Can You Guess the Museum?

Are you a museum-lover? Then this is the quiz for you. Scroll on to use Street View and explore the hallowed halls or iconic exteriors of five museums. Do you recognize them?

Displaying 8,000 works of their vast 1-million-object collection, The Rijksmuseum boasts perhaps the world's most comprehensive collection of Dutch art, including, of course, a healthy helping of Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Established in 1753, The British Museum was the first public national museum in the world. Its Greek-revival façade would look at home on any Hellenic temple while its location in the heart of Bloomsbury puts it right at the center of learning and culture in the UK capital. Today, the museum has around 13 million objects in its vast collection.    .

Officially known as The Palace Museum, The Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households for almost 500 years, and now holds an incredible collection of Chinese artwork and beautifully preserved wooden structures. 

The majority of The Smithsonian’s museums and galleries are location on the National Mall in Washington DC. Affectionately known as America’s attic, the museums are home to a fantastic selection of artefacts and displays. Some of its most notable objects include Abraham Lincoln’s top hat and the Hope Diamond.

Often cited as one of the most important architectural works of the late 20th century, the Guggenheim, Bilbao was built to revitalize the city’s rundown port area. Opened in 1997, it’s become one the most popular attractions in northern Spain. The museum specializes in large-scale, site specific installations, giving visitors a fantastic interactive experience that can’t be replicated. 

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