Museums house the world's finest artefacts, but sometimes they're works of art themselves. Click and drag to explore the rooftops of the Guggenheim Bilbao, then scroll on to discover the beautiful homes of some of art history's most famous works.

First up is Jeff Koons' flowery 1992 sculpture.

Where would you find this obedient dog?

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao opened in 1997 and is world renowned as a gem of modern architecture. It was designed by architect Frank Gehry, who refused to build the museum in the centre of the city but chose to invigorate another area of Bilbao, becoming a case study in the idea of regeneration through art and culture.

The bold curves and vast metallic sections have changed the perceptions of contemporary architecture and the idea of what a cultural institution can be. Inside the building, you can see some of the best contemporary art in the world, by artists such as Jenny Holzer, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Koons' Puppy sits happily outside. 

Here, you can explore the building's wavy rooftops.

Anita Malfatti's 1955 landscape is a characteristic work by the pioneering Brazilian painter, mixing European influence with traditional techniques.

Where in the world would you find it?

This Oscar Niemeyer-designed museum with its distinctive dome is one of the jewels in the crown of Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Explore here.

Leonardo da Vinci, 1503 - 1506

But where does she live?

The largest and most visited museum in the world, this former fortified castle was the residence of kings before it was transformed into a museum and conservatory for artwork. There are currently more than half a million pieces housed here, with none more famous than da Vinci’s masterpiece the Mona Lisa. 

Located right on the banks of the Seine, the building has been extended many times over the centuries, building on the original 13th century fortifications. The iconic glass pyramid entrance way was added in the late 1980s, with further wings and galleries added and refurbishments ongoing. 

Vincent Van Gogh, 1888 

Where would you find this nighttime masterpiece?

Located on the left bank of the Seine and housed in a former railway station, this museum houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist artwork by painters including Degas, Renoir, Monet, Manet and this version of The Starry Night by Van Gogh. 

After the station became obsolete due to the short length of its platforms, the main spaces were turned into a large central nave area which is broken up by sculptures and gallery spaces. 

Titian, 1559-75

Where can you find this masterpiece?

One of the most visited museums in London, the National Gallery was initially inaugurated in 1824 in a former home of the painter Argerstein. Today, in its third official location, it is home to a vast collection and enjoys a prime London location in the heart of Trafalgar Square.

The National Gallery is especially renowned for its more than 2,500 paintings covering the periods from 1250 to 1900 which charts the development of Western art through the centuries, including the above masterpiece The Death of Actaeon by Titian.

Rembrandt, 1642

A true classic from the Dutch Golden age but where can you see it?

The Rijksmuseum is located on Museum Square near to the Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. It was originally founded in the Hague in 1798 but moved to Amsterdam in 1808 and its current home in 1885, in a building designed by Pierre Cuypers. 

This beautiful museum is home to more than one million objects of art and history, with around 8,000 on display at any one time. Included in these exhibits are works by masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. 

From Earth’s first inhabitants to the development of humans, museums all over the world are documenting the evolution of our planet. Whether you’re interested in insects or prefer more furry friends, join us on a virtual tour of five natural history museums.

With over 80 million specimens, the Natural History Museum lets you encounter wonders of the natural world all in one place. 

While you’re there, look up and you'll spot Hope, the 25.2-meter Blue Whale who lives in the main hall. Or if you want to dig deeper, explore the hidden world of the tank room.

At the National Museum of Nature and Science, each floor is organized around a different theme, informed by the museum's collection of original specimens.

Welcome to the Global Gallery, where the theme 'The History of Life on Earth' explores the evolution of living things on the planet. Click on the arrows to explore for yourself.

The Museum für Naturkunde is both a research center and a museum, covering zoology, palaeontology, geology, and mineralogy.

One of its impressive features is the biodiversity wall, hosting over 3,000 specimens...

...although this is only a tiny fraction of the 30 million specimens at the museum.

You might also come face to face with the Brachiosaurus, the tallest mounted dinosaur skeleton in the world. Although this Jurassic giant lived 150 million years ago, you can now experience it brought back to life with Virtual Reality.

The American Museum of Natural History is home to more than 33 million specimens and artifacts, including Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old ape thought to be our oldest ancestor.

Do you recognize this T. rex from the Night at the Museum movies? It actually lives at the American Museum of Natural History! Check out the real exhibits behind the film.

Museu Nacional is the oldest scientific institution in Brazil and the biggest museum of natural history and anthropology in Latin America.

In 2018, a large part of the museum collection was destroyed in a fire. Although some artifacts were recovered, including the oldest skeleton found in the Americas, you can now virtually rediscover the collections lost in the fire.