Organized into something reminiscent of living quarters, the Frick Collection brings together Old Master paintings, sculptures and decorative arts of European origin. Begin your journey inside the virtual Frick by choosing a room from the floor plan layout. Each area you zip off to promises an immersive 360 view of the works and the premises (nearly as enticing as the art are the gardens and grounds). Click on any artwork to see it up close and learn more via a new window. Big kudos to this experience for ease of navigation.

If neverending ancient corridors adorned with Egyptian reliefs are your jam, don’t miss the ‘king’ of them all in this Valley of the Kings flythrough of the tomb of Ramesses VI. This tomb, or more precisely the huts of its workers, camouflage King Tut’s tomb beneath and get partial credit for those treasures staying put for thousands of years until its 1922 discovery. Though Ramesses’ tomb was devoid of belongings when it was found, the setting itself with tinges of original paint and its vast hall of ancient artwork is an incomparable treasure unto itself. (Pro tip: This particular walkthrough contains no contextual information, so be prepared to have that on hand from another source if a deep dive is your goal.)

Well curated unto itself, this well-crafted 360 “walkthrough” of the 2017/2018 Basquiat show at the Barbican with curators Eleanor Nairne and Gus Casely-Hayford is as insightful as it is mesmerizing.

Follow the tragic story of the Shchukin Collection in this 3-minute, 360 virtual reality true tale. In turn of the 20th century Moscow, rich and powerful Sergei Shchukin by all accounts was a man obsessed with amassing Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works of art. At a time when these artists were considered radical and well before they were lauded as masters, Shchukin’s collection including Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso flits before us, with parting words as penned by Sergei himself and a peek into a modern-day exhibition where some works were reunited since being spirited away from each other and their champion during wartime.

From the only Museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latinx Art, this digital collection explores themes of identity specific to the community and the region through impactful works and accompanying audio tracks that provide context for each.

Rodin’s iconic Parisian home and studio is part of a network that houses the largest collection of the sculptor’s works. This online photo collection showcases a selection of masterpieces and other sumptuous works from Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel (Pro tip: each work featured offers a downloadable image at no charge).

This stunning exhibition jumps off the screen as both a reflection on human rights and a testament to the human spirit. At first blush these colorful textile scenes are eye-popping, but in fact carry so much more weight than the fabric and burlap they are made of — scenes created by women throughout Chile to document the tumultuous era of the Pinochet regime, its effects and aftermath. Some were sold for sustenance, and some were smuggled out of the country to carry the story of what was going on behind Chilean borders, now united in a digital collection that tells the story of that occupation in the 70’s and 80’s. A multimedia experience with photos, song and video goes a step beyond many digital galleries, gently prompting visitors to contemplate their own answers to timeless questions of purpose, legacy and humanity. Don’t miss the link to at-home and teacher educational resources.

Ships in the night like you’ve never seen before… you are invited into the imagined world of German-American painter Albert Bierstadt’s scene on the sea. Capturing the Romanticism of the original “Ships in the Night,” a computer simulation transports viewers out onto the water to see the vessels up close, with 360 views of the tranquil ocean scene.

The Roman villa cum museum La Galleria Borghese puts masterful artworks on display in the former Villa Borghese Pincian. There is much to appreciate in the opulent surroundings beyond the prized collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities therein – get a close-up taste thanks to a custom-built micro drone flight filmed while the museum was empty during quarantine.

See iconic images from the East projected in large-scale light installations. With shimmering artwork, music and movement, ‘Dreamed Japan, Images of the Floating World’ takes inspiration from prints that became popular in the West when trade opened widely in the mid-1800s. The installation was part of the Parisian Atelier des Lumières show.

Here’s an art series you can really draw inspiration from. Six artists who have mastered the craft of drawing and sketching share their most personal works, greatest accomplishments, and creative insights as this virtual tour takes you straight to the point where the pencil can make the sharpest message of all.

Get a step-by-step walkthrough of the details of some of the ‘Tute’s coolest treasures, from mummy masks to viking swords! Every awesome work of art has an impactful story behind it, and huzzah to the Art Institute of Chicago’s for finding such clever and fascinating ways to tell some of those stories with these innovative, interactive interfaces.

YouTube’s not just for cat videos… and don’t get us wrong, there’s always time for those. But, here, find an entire museum’s collection highlights featuring vivid, enlightening videos in one handy spot to explore. Let YourTour begin!

Some of your favorite artists, movements and artworks have been inspired by centuries of African art, and now you can trace those influences right back to the source. The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art provides a detailed walkthrough of this 525-piece collection of African art representing 20 African countries and 75 peoples and covers 5 centuries of African art.

Check out two brothers who bring bright and beastly beings to life! Twin artists Nikolai and Simon Haas may look alike, but their playful works of sculpture don’t look quite like anything else in the art world. Take a virtual tour with 360 views of the layout of their Bass Museum of Art show, “Ferngully,” vividly recreated down to every last furry detail.

Meet “Beautiful,” the art exhibition that instantly lives up to its name. Pascale Marthine Tayou brings his unique, contemporary style from Belgium all the way to Miami Beach’s Bass Museum of Art. Experience every thoughtful placement, colorful surprise and fascinating juxtaposition of classic paintings and modern art in a 360 virtual tour of his work.

Get out of your head and get in tune with contemporary art that will bring vivid splashes of color to your eyes. Texas-born, LA-based modern artist Aaron Curry made a true feast for the senses with the paintings and sculptures of his Bass Museum of Art exhibit, “Tune Yer Head.” A virtual tour with 360 views will give you a taste of the psychedelic energy from wall to wall.

This influential and acclaimed painter’s full name is Doménikos Theotokópoulos… so feel free to call him “El Greco,” aka “The Greek.” His warm, dynamic and humanistic works in paint, sculpture and architecture helped put the Spanish Renaissance on the map, and you can take a virtual video tour of the entire map of the Art Institute of Chicago’s stunning exhibit.

An entire continent of masterpieces to discover. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art’s African Mosaic, walks you through the past decade’s worth of some of its most important and impressive acquisitions, as well as fascinating insight into how museums find their new pieces. Photo tour with informational text.

Get swept away on an immersive virtual voyage into two of Van Gogh’s iconic paintings: “The Starry Night” and “Bedroom in Arles.” This 360-view video animation brings a VR twist to the masterworks. Pro Tip: best if you use VR glasses / cardboard, but if you don’t have those, still enjoyable on a screen of any kind.

What has Salvador Dali’s “Young Woman at a Window” been staring at for the last millennium? Go inside the painting and see for yourself.

They’re not one to ‘Tute their own horn, but the Art Institute of Chicago has one of the most comprehensive collections of “Greatest Hits” in the art world. This thorough map of what information and galleries they provide virtually go as deep as Chicago’s pizza. From new acquisitions to classic highlights and local stars, you can check out the big picture here.

A new take on one of the treasures of Florence, Italy’s famed Uffizi Gallery. Watch artist Anna Solomko skillfully recreate Botticelli’s revered Early Renaissance painting “The Birth of Venus” in virtual reality, and enjoy every stunning stunning brush stroke and new dimension born from this innovative interpretation.

If Choose Your Own Adventure met one of the world’s coolest art museums, you’d have the JourneyMaker. Though this clever tool is designed for in-museum exploration, it’s actually quite easy and fun to do from home, too. Roll the dice to pick a theme (like “Time Travelers” or “Superheroes”), then take a fun visual quiz and get a printable guide with activities inspired by selected artworks.

The art, the myth, the legend! Find out what first put the exclamation point in “Pet!ite Galer!e” with this virtual throwback to its first special exhibit, “Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader.” Tour the popular Petite Galerie and see the evolution of mythological heroes as told through 70 artworks.

Ah Paris…when a museum building is a work of art in itself. Situated inside a late 19^{th –}century Parisian railway station, the Musee d’Orsay looks like what might happen if Grand Central Station became a studio for the world’s top sculptors and artists. On this breathtaking virtual tour, you’ll get a chance to explore the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist works. (You know, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh…no big deal.)

Embrace your inner renaissance person (or Ninja Turtle, as the case may be) with “Advent of the Artist,” on display at the Louvre’s Petite Galerie in 2020. See works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and more, and explore the era that catapulted artists from unknown creatives to savants in the spotlight.

If you only try one art museum online, try this. The second-largest art museum in the world offers one of the most comprehensive museum virtual tours we’ve seen, with full access to the museum’s storied, three-story collection. Click the white ‘i’ at the top of your screen to unfurl popup info about what you’re seeing. Viewers of hulu’s “The Great” will have fun seeking out Peter the Great Hall … the image in the painting is his, the throne is not. Happy hunting!

In 2017, the New York Times called Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo “the nearly silent oracle of fashion,” but the debut of this exhibit pumped up the volume in spades! With “The Art of the In Between,” Kawakubo became the first living designer to get a solo show at The Met’s Costume Exhibit since 1983. Explore this high fashion exhibit in 360 with both video and beautifully curated photos.

Reality is overrated. Surrealism is always more fun! Just see for yourself, with 360 views and virtual walkthrough tours of the campus, halls and exhibits of the Dalí Museum, dedicated to the acclaimed work and playful spirit of surrealist master Salvador Dalí. Change your perspective of the tour any time… and what you find might change your perspective on life!

African and African American art have been in deep, meaningful conversation for generations. Spirituality, identity and much more are discussed in this virtual walkthrough of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art’s 50th Anniversary celebration, “Conversations.” Witness two worlds become one in this world-class experience.

Ever wanted to see the inside of an Egyptian tomb fit for a queen? Thanks to a 3D modeling project by Harvard University, it’s never been easier to travel back to B.C. times and do just that. A new virtual tour unveils the rock-cut royal tomb of Queen Meresankh III, replete with stunning bas-relief art and a winding staircase down to its depths.

“Dada thrives on contradictions. It is creative and destructive. Dada denounces the world and wishes to save it.” So says one narrator of journalist-filmmaker Mick Gold’s “Europe After the Rain,” a 1978 Arts Council of Great Britain documentary that explores the international avant-garde movement called Dada and the associated currents of surrealism churning around that continent during the first half of the twentieth century.

A documentary look inside Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory in New York during the 1960s, concentrating on the personalities involved at the time and at some of Warhol’s artwork created there. Includes interviews with many of the regulars, including extensive segments with Ultra Violet, Taylor Mead, Mary Woronov, Billy Name, Gerard Malanga, Victor Bockris and others.

File this one under “Museums You’d Want to Live In.” Just as Frida Kahlo went beyond being an accomplished painter to become a feminist icon and a legend for her cause, her home transcended being a building to become a museum and artwork all its own. Known as the Blue House (aka Casa Azul), her family home in Mexico City lives on as a collection devoted to her work, life and legacy. Peer into her world and fall in love with this vibrant abode via a top-notch virtual walkthrough, which also showcases some of her most recognizable artwork such as “Long Live Life” (1954).

In times of crisis and challenge, look to the artists to make sense of chaos. The USF Contemporary Art Museum in Tampa, Florida has built their first-ever digital exhibition to invite artists to weigh in on the ongoing state of emergency by stating their bold outlooks, insights, and experiences relating to a “new normal” that is reshaping life as we know it.

If you’re new to the vibrant, emotional works of Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert, get ready to meet one of your new favorite painters up close and personal—from afar—with this video tour of the Royal Academy’s gorgeously curated gallery.

There are art projects, and then there are art projections! Using digital technology to present and appreciate art in a whole new way, this Parisian experience has been preserved as a digital video to immerse yourself in again and again. The dreamy, color-drenched works of Gustav Klimt are projected on walls with 140 video projectors, along with a spatial sound system, to paint a full picture in a totally unique way.

Remember that part in the movie “LA Story” where Steve Martin dances through the art museum? He would fit right in with the “Body in Movement,” an exhibit shown at the Louvre’s Petite Galerie in 2016-2017. See how dance and fine art intersect through works by Degas and Rodin in this virtual tour.

She’s got the smile heard ‘round the world — meet Mona Lisa, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci’s seminal work circa 1503 (straight outta the Italian Renaissance era). The Louvre’s chief curator Vincent Delieuvin provides a close-up look at the layers beneath this masterpiece with an interactive learning tool. Dissect the painting through Delieuvin’s eyes, or watch a series of videos that detail “the most famous painting in the world.”

Dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries, lose yourself in a stunning collection of Impressionist-era Masters: Van Gogh alongside masterpieces from Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Emile Bernard, Camille Passarro and more.

Impressionism has never made an impression quite like this. The French master of the form, Claude Monet, delivered Bridge over a Pond of Water Lillies in 1899. More than a century later, modern CG animation and rendering takes you inside the stylized landscape with a clever 360 video rich in color and creativity.

The stories of Black women throughout American history have often been marginalized or hidden entirely. A Woman’s Work uses vivid works of mixed media spanning centuries to celebrate, honor, and focus on their experiences and roles: the center of family, as a sister, worker and the epitome of womanhood.

Looking for some haute stuff, baby, this evening? You’ve come to the right place: the Worth & Mainbocher exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. In a combo photo and video tour, learn the origins of haute couture (circa the mid- to late 1800s) and get an in-depth look at 119 bespoke garments that could hold their own at the Met Galas of today. Fashion lovers will have a ball peeking through this preeminent fashion collection!

Send in the clowns for a surreal installation you can click into, explore virtually, click out of… but never forget! The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach presents “good evening beautiful blue,” a virtual tour inside the mind of Ugo Rondinone, the Swiss mixed-media artist that spans many works, including the 45 clowns of vocabulary of solitude. They won’t make you laugh; they’ll make you think.

You’re going to want to “carve” out some time for this one! Beneath the sands of the Saqqara archaeological site in Cairo lies the 4,400-year-old burial tomb of Egyptian priest Wahtye. A virtual tour reveals a remarkably well-preserved array of hieroglyphs, reliefs, and carved rock sculptures — giving an artful look into life (and death) in ancient Egypt.

The epic scale of New York’s world-renowned Met can be daunting; there’s simply too much to see in a day. No need to fear missing out; you can be among the more than 11 million viewers of these award-winning short videos that allow virtual guests to take a 360 view of beloved spaces and collections like never before, including the crowd favorite Temple of Dendur.

A virtual tour can provide a deeper dive than ever into historic Masters of the arts, like this National Gallery of Art exhibition devoted to the greatness of Raphael. 26 prints and drawings can be explored up close and in-depth; plus, clicking on dots around the virtual spaces brings you related content to enhance the experience.

The Parisian Opéra of the 19th Century was a paradise of thriving theatrical innovation and inspiration, and none was more inspired by its culture than French artist Edgar Degas. This exhibit dedicated to his passion can be explored through a virtual tour, along with an audio tour and much more info along the way.

Everyone loves to be out in nature⁠—including artists, whose tradition of open-air painting is celebrated in this dynamic virtual tour of “True to Nature: Open-Air Painting in Europe, 1780-1870.” Explore the works with audio and visual info along the way for a greater appreciation of great art and the great outdoors alike.

Get your favorite VR equipment ready (Pro Tip: an inexpensive cardboard viewer works just fine!) and visit an unforgettable VR art gallery where the likes of the Mona Lisa and the Sistine Chapel exist side by side. Stroll by masterworks from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Louis Schanker, Paul Delvaux and Kay Sage, with an entire gallery devoted to Van Gogh’s most famous paintings including “The Starry Night” and “Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers.” Not a bad soundtrack either.

The Renaissance lives on in countless ways around the world, across generations and in state-of-the-art exhibits like the National Gallery’s world-class Early Renaissance collection. This wildly immersive virtual 3D experience lets you step inside a recreation of the Sainsbury Wing to explore a collection of over 270 paintings. Click or hover over the red targets for details about each work.

In what certainly deserves a “trippiest of the web” award, step into a dreamlike landscape modeled after Salvador Dali’s mind-blowing surrealist style and explore in all directions in this mesmerizing 360° video, inspired by his iconic painting.

One of the great things about great works is they inspire more; even homages and recreations can take on a wildly creative and innovative approach, like Istanbul-based artist Garip Ay’s recreation of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night that flows, moves and comes to vivid life before your eyes.

An array of virtual tours makes it easy to “fall in Louvre” with one of the iconic Paris museum’s most popular permanent exhibitions: the Petite Galerie. This tour showcases its special exhibit “Power Plays,” exploring the connection between art and political power with odes to Henri IV, equestrian statues and portraits of various monarchs.

On the streets of New York, art is a living, breathing, evolving thing that greets you at every turn. If you haven’t been to the Big Apple in awhile, or have yet to arrive, this google street view tour takes you straight into the energy of the city to see some of its most striking murals from Kobra and Banksy to Keith Haring.

Rembrandt in Southern California is a virtual exhibition of paintings by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669). The painter known as a “master of light” can be found all across sunlit SoCal, and this collaborative presentation brings together works from multiple California museums. Where some online collections fall flat, these works jump off the screen with premium imagery and accompanying text – well worth diving in. Don’t miss the informative companion guide (look for the PDF download, top right of the main page).

Edvard Munch changed the world by crafting one of the most recognizable, iconic paintings in modern history. Now, change your understanding of “The Scream” with this compelling introspective that reveals four things you probably didn’t know, including what inspired Munch’s vision in the first place.

Matisse was a beloved painter who saw everything in life distinctively: even ordinary, everyday paper. The Museum of Modern Art’s Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs gathers about 100 of the artist’s painted-paper works crafted toward the end of his life—the largest and most extensive presentation of these works ever assembled. Scroll through a wall-to-wall experience of the exhibition that closed in February 2020.

Exhibition by The New York Times. Photo credit: MoMA

While not everyone can read Chinese characters, everyone can appreciate their intricate beauty — not to mention the universal appeal of gorgeous flowers. Take a virtual browse through the “Seasons of Beauty” exhibit to see floral-themed artifacts that celebrate China’s longtime tradition of incorporating nature into art. (Spoiler alert: you just might spot never-before-seen relics of the ancient Song and Yuan dynasties.)

Representation of Black lives and experiences matter, and The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture brings a spotlight to generations of achievements, inspiration and activism in the community. Their virtual series features many voices and artworks on a mission to start conversation and create change.

What makes a region: its land, or its people? Deep themes of identity, architecture and migration are discussed as you discover an incredible array of painting, drawing, sculpture, installation and video. This virtual gallery presents a spectrum of artistic voices and critical concerns that examine how a colonial history impacts its people, and art, forever.

In the hands of an artist, even a mundane piece of paper can become an adventure. Pablo Picasso’s unique perspective tore, burnt and shaped his medium on scales both wide and miniscule, and this virtual exhibition lets you take a “paper route” through more than 300 works on paper spanning the artist’s 80-year career.

Take an intimate look at masterpieces of sculpture that just may re-sculpt your outlook on life. This 360 tour highlighting selected works at the Rodin Museum in Paris — the artist’s former home and studio — features his most iconic works and the beautiful gardens surrounding the museum, which are meticulous works of inspired art unto themselves.

Pop art made a pop star that changed the landscape and the conversation around fame and art forever. Take a video tour of Tate Modern’s first Warhol exhibition in almost 20 years, with curators Gregor Muir and Fiontán Moran discussing Warhol’s great achievements and great obsessions—and how he himself became a worldwide obsession. (And yes, soup cans included.)

Incredible art and design is held just as sacred in the Holy Land of the Vatican. No need to take a pilgrimage to this ornate and astounding room located in the medieval core of the Apostolic Palace; this virtual tour offers a comprehensive 360 perspective that allows up-close look at its countless details. Whatever your spiritual beliefs, you’ll be moved by this artistic wonder.

Some of the finest, most inspired art in history comes from the collections of the Vatican, including the decoration of the Chapel, one of the great works of fifteenth-century Italy and readily viewable through the 360 view provided by this thorough virtual tour through the holy space.

Raphael’s rich tributes to the glory of humankind’s achievements and strengths fit in perfectly in the epic landscape of the Vatican. The Italian Master and his school contributed the vivid decorations across these rooms between 1508 and 1524, and centuries later are preserved and viewable through the 360 perspective of this virtual tour.

The old saying goes, “If these walls could talk…” Well, the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel alike tell a timeless tale that made such a massive impact on world art and architecture, it remains one of the most famous and important works of human achievement in history. Explore every stunning inch with the 360 view available through this virtual tour.

The powerful collections of sculptures, paintings and other artworks available at the Vatican have inspired travelers from all around the globe to come and witness them in awestruck person. These ancient artists could never have imagined the opportunities technology could provide—like a virtual tour of these works that are literally held sacred world-over.

You don’t have to set foot in Italy to step into its historic collections. The “pontifical collections” of classical sculptures in this museum are a fascinating combination of donated gifts and excavated discoveries… and now you can discover them for yourself, with this immersive virtual tour that provides a 360 perspective on these wonders.

See how the world’s most famous painting was brought to VR life in this youtube video that looks behind the scenes of creating the Louvre’s new VR experience “Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass,” which debuted at the museum in October 2019.

Art is not for other people; it’s in your hands and at your fingertips, to experiment and express as your heart desires. Tilt Brush provides a fun and mesmerizing experience: virtual reality panting in a 360 environment. See six world-renowned artists create virtual works in real time … watch the spectacle unfold, without the clean-up! Clickable bio videos are quick watches to get to know more about each artist.

You can discover Van Gogh halfway around the world without leaving home thanks to the virtual collection made available by Amsterdam’s renowned Van Gogh Museum. The breathtaking gallery including iconic paintings and personal letters is just a click away… and with this Master’s unique perspective, one viewing could change your worldview.

“Walk” through a sampling of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s epic expanse of a collection. Not all works are labeled, but you’ll run into some gems with clickable closeups and contextual information. Wayfinding here is a bit tough–use the highlights scroll at the bottom to jump to specific works.

The unfinished church La Sagrada Família in Barcelona is a one-of-a-kind temple, for its origins, foundation and purpose. Fruit of the work of genius architect Antoni Gaudí, the project was promoted by the people for the people. Five generations now have watched the Temple progress in Barcelona. Today, more than 135 years after the laying of the cornerstone, construction continues and is expected to be completed in 2026. This fascinating video from “Real Engineering” takes you through the project from conception to now.