International Art Museums

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Select a country for a list of art museums:

Africa

1. South African National Gallery
   Selections from the museum's permanent collection and museum information.

Australia and Oceania

1. Aboriginal Art of Australia
   Commercial gallery site with many paintings from Central and Northern Australia, artifacts, biographies and information of aboriginal culture.
2. Art Gallery of NSW
   Houses the largest permanent exhibition of Aboriginal and TSI Art in the world. Gallery news, exhibition details, events and services.
3. Art Gallery of Western Australia
   Showcases current and upcoming exhibitions and events presented by the State's oldest visual arts organization.
4. Art & Design En-Line In ADElaide
   Exhibits, sales and guided tours of the work of young graduates and student artists and designers in South Australia.
5. Artspace
   Group was established in 1982 by Sydney artists as a nonprofit gallery of changing exhibitions highlighting contemporary art.
6. Auckland Art Gallery
   Details of current and forthcoming exhibitions, images from the collection, and services including the research library and guided tours.
7. Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
   Largest collection of Australian art in a regional gallery is well know for its colonial and Heidelberg School paintings.
8. Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi
   A commercial gallery representing Aboriginal artists from remote communities. Includes artist profiles and online exhibits.
9. Galnet
   Interactive Internet marketing service for galleries, artists and the art industry. Includes online exhibitions.
10. Griffith Artworks
    Collections are displayed in public areas of the Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Queensland.
11. Melbourne Museum of Printing
    Working and teaching museum of type and printing located in Footscray. Specialising in retention of letterpress equipment and knowledge.
12. Museum of Contemporary Art
    Diary of exhibitions, information about the MCA and membership, plus art education resources.
13. National Gallery of Australia
    Canberra gallery holds some 100,000 works of art from every branch of the visual arts and every country in the world.
14. National Gallery of Victoria
    Current and future exhibits, calendar of events, Education Services Program, the Gallery Society, and bookshop.
15. Open Edge Gallery
    View samples of the gallery's collections including Australian Aboriginal Art, Australian Lifestyle and the Picasso Copy Collection.
16. Platform
    Exhibition space at Melbourne's Spencer St Station which presents a changing program of contemporary art. With program details.
17. Queen Victoria Museum
    Museum and Art Gallery known for its collections of colonial art, contemporary art and craft, Tasmanian history. Includes a planetarium.
18. Queensland Art Gallery
    Lists general information and collection details plus news of special exhibits, and regional services. Much of this site still under development.
19. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
    Lists general information and collection details plus news of special exhibits, and regional services.
20. Savah Gallery
    Sydney gallery exhibits and sells work by emerging and established artists, including Arthur Boyd, Charles Blackman, and John Perceval.
21. VWA WoodLink
    Compiled by the Victorian Woodworkers Association this site offers links to details of galleries which exhibit or sell woodwork.

Austria

1. The Albertina
   Viennese museum of graphic arts features more than 50,000 drawings, many by Renaissance masters. Read about the exhibitions and musical concerts.
2. Vienna Museum of fine arts
   The Museum of Fine Arts ranks among the richest and most important art collections in the world.

Bali

1. Agung Rai Museum of Art
   Houses a collection of works by Balinese, Javanese, and foreign artists. Brief selection of works and mission statement.

Canada

1. Ace Art
   Founded by fine arts students in 1983, this collective in Manitoba promotes and exhibits works by local artists. Connect to journals and email.
2. Anna Leonowens Gallery
   Affiliated with the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, this gallery has three exhibition spaces. Read about its history and archives.
3. Art Gallery of Hamilton
   Ontario's third largest public gallery contains historical, modernist, and contemporary works of art. Read about the collection and exhibitions.
4. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
   Describes a permanent collection of 15,000 works of art, mostly from Canada and Japan. Read about the exhibitions, events, and sponsors.
5. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
   Read about this museum's permanent collection of 6,000 works. Get the details on exhibitions, membership, and recent acquisitions.
6. Art Gallery of Ontario
   Exhibitons, events, what's on and visitor info.
7. Art Gallery of Peterborough
   Started in 1974, this gallery's collection now numbers over 1,000 works of art. Read about exhibits, membership, workshops, and school tours.
8. Art Gallery of the South Okanagan
   Features a collection of Inuit art and paintings by local residents. Connect to exhibition schedules and an art exchange program.
9. Art Gallery of York University
   Read about the exhibitions and upcoming events at this gallery in North York, Ontario. Connect to publications, contact details, and email.
10. Beaverbrook Art Gallery
    Describes in English and French the gallery's 1,900 works, some by European masters. View historical notes and the collection's highlights.
11. Brackendale Art Gallery
    Read about this art gallery, theater, and tea house in Squamish Valley, British Columbia. Get the details on upcoming events and eagle watching.
12. Burlington Art Center
    Since 1978, this center has showcased Canadian visual arts including ceramics. Read about studio courses, craft guilds, and membership.
13. Carleton University Art Gallery
    Opened in 1992, this museum in the Ottawa area includes a collection of Canadian, international, and Inuit art. Read about its exhibitions.
14. Canadian Museum of Civilization
    Attractions include galleries on indigenous and folk art, and archeological exhibits.
15. Canadian Wildlife & Wilderness Art Museum
    CWWA showcases wildlife and wilderness art. With gallery and details of development campaign.
16. Cambridge Galleries
    Established in 1986, this Ontario gallery focuses on contemporary fiber art. Read about the exhibitions, courses, library, and bookstore.
17. Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
    Located in Ontario, this gallery features works made out of enamel, ceramics, and stained glass. Connect to other City of Waterloo sites.
18. Dalhousie Art Gallery
    Established in 1953, this gallery is a part of Dalhousie University. Read about its permanent collection, endowments, and reading room.
19. DeLeon White Gallery
    Canadian art gallery with a focus on contemporary ecological art. Describes the workplace and gallery philosophy.
20. Diane Farris Gallery
    Exhibiting contemporary Canadian and international artists. Each artist is represented with images, bio, artist statement and press clippings.
21. Gallery of Newfoundland & Labrador
    Operated by Memorial University of Newfoundland, this art gallery features Canadian art from 1960 onwards. Includes schedules and portfolios.
22. Grand Forks Art Gallery
    Read about this gallery established in 1984. Connect to an exhibitions schedule, regional information, and the membership program.
23. Kamloops Art Gallery
    Opened in 1978, this gallery in the southern interior of British Columbia features regional art. Find about the collection and exhibitions.
24. Kelowna Art Gallery
    Founded in 1977, this gallery features artists from British Columbia. Read about exhibitions, volunteer programs, and membership.
25. MacKenzie Art Gallery
    Founded in 1953, this gallery is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan. Read about its history, collections, and exhibitions.
26. McIntosh Gallery
    Built in 1942, this gallery located in London, Ontario features more than 2,500 works of art. Read about the current and upcoming exhibits.
27. McMichael Canadian Art Collection
    The only major public art gallery in Canada devoted to Canadian art including works by the famous Group of Seven and their successors.
28. Mendel Art Gallery
    Founded in 1964, this gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan features Canadian and European artists. Read about its programs and collection.
29. Mildred Erb Gallery
    Part of the Nelson Museum, this gallery exhibits work by artists from the Nelson area. Other rooms in the museum are dedicated to local history.
30. Mishibinijima Art Galleries
    Features works by James Simon, a native of Wikwemikong, Ontario. Find descriptions of the artist, his work, upcoming exhibitions, and email.
31. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
    Collections include, Inuit and Amerindian Art as well as European masters and decorative arts. With QuickTime word from the director.
32. Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art
    Read about the museum's multimedia research center in English or French. Connect to extensive arts links including profiles of artists.
33. Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
    Read about the new home of the University of British Columbia Fine Arts Gallery. Get the details on the collections, exhibits, and publications.
34. Museum for Textiles
    Toronto museum exhibits textiles of artistic and historical importance, including fabrics and ceremonial objects.
35. Museum of Canadian Photography
    French-language showcase for this museum of contemporary photography. Read about the collection of more than 159,000 images.
36. MusÚe du QuÚbec
    Find out about permanent and temporary exhibits at QuÚbecÆs national art gallery, housed in three linked pavilions.
37. Nanaimo Art Gallery
    Run by Malaspina University, this gallery has about 100 works by local and international artists. Read about festivals, exhibits, and workshops.
38. National Gallery of Canada
    Stroll through galleries of world-class exhibitions and discover what's on view, on tour and what's coming up.
39. Neilson Park Creative Center
    Describes the visual arts center founded in 1992 to serve the Etobicoke community. Read about its art gallery, classes, and studios for rent.
40. Ontario Workers Arts Center
    Since 1996, this arts center has mounted exhibits relating to working class history including artwork by child laborers in Latin America.
41. Plug In Gallery
    Contemporary arts center in Winnipeg which promotes, exhibits and distributes new art in all media. Current exhibition and an online bookstore.
42. Royal Ontario Museum
    Galleries cover art, archeology, and science. Includes info on location and exhibition, pictures, movies, and virtual tours online.
43. University of Lethbridge Art Gallery
    Describes the permanent collection of Canadian, Inuit, European, and American art. Read about internships and the Papokan Sculpture Park.
44. Vancouver Art Gallery
    Find out about the gallery's permanent, temporary and visiting exhibits as well as the various events and programs held there.
45. Vancouver Museum
    Founded in 1894, Canada's largest civic museum boasts of a collection of Asian arts. Read about the exhibitions, special events, and Urbanarium.
46. Vernon Art Gallery
    Read about current and previous exhibitions at this public gallery in North Okanagan Valley. Get the details on art rentals and guided tours.
47. West Coast Foundation for Modern Art
    Showcase for painters and sculptors from Western Canada. Read about the archive of illustrated chronologies of art movements.
48. Winnipeg Art Gallery
    Museum includes eight galleries, an auditorium, and sculpture garden. Read about a collection of 20,000 works that includes Flemish tapestries.

Belgium

1. Felicien Rops Museum
   Overview of this Belgian museum dedicated Felicien Rops' paintings, drawings, and etchings. Read about his life and techniques.

Bulgaria

1. Museums in Bulgaria
   Provides an overview of six museums in the capital of Sofia which contain art and artifacts from the Balkan Peninsula. Find contact information.

Croatia

1. Gallery of Fine Arts, Osijek
   Collection and visitor information.
2. Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
   Collection information (including photos) and visitor information.

Czech

1. Czech National Museum
   Describes the castle, memorial, and museums contained in this Prague institution. Read about the decorative arts collection and architecture.

Estonia

1. Art Museum of Estonia
   Founded in 1919, this museum complex contains more than 60,000 works of Estonian and international art. Read about the individual galleries.

France

1. Carnavalet Museum
   Traces the history of Paris through an extensive collection of art. Includes paintings and memorabilia relating to the French Revolution.
2. Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris
   One of the most popular cultural sites in the world. Covers all forms of contemporary artistic theory and practice plus public events.
3. Grenoble Museum
   (French)
4. Jacquemart-André Museum
   Set in a 19th century mansion, this collection includes Italian Renaissance and Flemish masters. Read about the tours of state rooms and garden.
5. Louvre, Paris
   Extensive details of this famous museum and gallery, including membership and events. Many exhibits online.
6. Maeght Foundation
   Museum in Saint Paul de Vence houses one of the world's largest collections of modern art, amassed by Marguerite and Aime Maeght.
7. Maillol Museum
   Aristide Maillol's muse and model, Dina Vierny, opened this museum dedicated to the artist's work. Read about its history and collection.
8. Marc Chagall Museum
   Describes the largest public display of Marc Chagall's work, mostly inspired by the Old Testament. Read about the artist and his influences.
9. Marmottan-Claude Monet Museum
   Former hunting lodge now houses the world's largest collection of Monets. Read about other art work and furniture on display.
10. Matisse Museum
    Seventeenth century villa where Henri Matisse once lived now houses a comprehensive collection of his work. Find practical information.
11. Ministry of Culture
    Directory of original works and exhibitions, as well as French art and archeology news. Also in French language.
12. Modern Art Museum - Villeneuve d'Ascq
    Opened in 1983, this museum near the city of Lille features works by well-known 20th century artists. Read about its history and collection.
13. Monet's House
    See the lily ponds that inspired Claude Monet's Impressionist paintings at his former home in Giverny. Read about his life, works, and estate.
14. Musee d'Orsay
    Former railway station that now houses a vast collection of Impressionist paintings. Find photos, a map, and general Paris information.
15. Musee de l'Institut du Monde Arabe
    French/English factsheet for this museum of art and artifacts from the Arab World. Includes a description of the collection and business hours.
16. Musee de l'Orangerie
    Highlights of this Parisian museum, set in the Tuileries Gardens, include Monet's Waterlily series and works by Picasso, Matisse, and Cezanne.
17. Musee de la Publicite
    Established in 1978, this Parisian museum contains more than 40,000 advertising posters. Find an exhibition schedule, email, and a guestbook.
18. Musie des arts et mitiers, Paris
    Inviting site which uses QuickTime and RealAudio to present its exhibits. Includes a searchable database of over 45,000 objects.
19. Museum of Modern Art - Nice
    Museum with a panoramic view of Nice features American and European art from the 1960s to the present day. Read about individual artists.
20. Museum of the Augustins
    Since 1793, this Gothic building has housed a collection of Medieval paintings. Read about the architecture and Romanesque sculptures.
21. National Ceramics Museum - Sevres
    Among the 12,000 works in this collection are Venetian Renaissance ceramics and Chinese porcelain. Read about the guided tours and workshops.
22. Paris Pages
    Details of, and images from some important Paris museums including Petit Palais, the MusÚe national d'Art Moderne and the Louvre.
23. Picasso Museum - Antibes
    Picasso's engravings and drawings are housed in a chateau in the South of France. Read about the collection, and the painter's life and works.
24. Picasso Museum - Paris
    Collection of paintings, sculptures, and pottery traces Pablo Picasso's career from 1894 to 1972. Information is available in French and Italian.
25. Rodin Museum
    Showcase for the Paris museum dedicated to the works of Auguste Rodin. Read about the collections and the life of the sculptor.

Germany

1. Bauhaus Foundation
   Find out how the Bauhaus movement, based in the German towns of Weimar and Dessau, influenced the art world.
2. Contemporary Art Gallery - Hamburg
   Opened in 1997, this museum is dedicated to art since 1960, including Pop Art. Find a list of featured artists and contact information.
3. Contemporary Art Museum - Berlin
   Hamburger Bahnhof, a former train station in Berlin, now houses contemporary art by the likes of Warhol and Koons. Read about the guided tours.
4. German Galleries
   Index to exhibitions organized by city, by artist, and by gallery. With pictures and contact details, mostly in German.
5. Herbert Egenolf Gallery
   Exhibition and description of fine Japanese prints from the 18th-20th C. Includes informational essays about ukiyo-e, shin hanga, and pricing.
6. Kestner Society - Hannover
   A former swimming hall now houses a collection of art from Zaire, Cameroon, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast. Read about the modern art exhibitions.
7. Kunstmuseum Bonn
   Read about the museum's architecture, exhibitions, and programs. Its collection includes works by German Expressionists and prints by Max Ernst.
8. Kunst-und Ausstellungshalle
   Museum whose program includes science and technology as well as art and cultural history. With info on exhibits in English and German.
9. Kunsthalle Hamburg
   Established in 1817, this museum contains paintings by Old Masters and contemporary artists. Read about its collection, exhibitions, and events.
10. Moyland Castle Museum
    Read about the collection of more than 50,000 works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Find a list featured artists and contact details.
11. Museum of Art - Dusseldorf
    Find descriptions of the collection and exhibitions, mostly in German. Access email and links to other museums.

Museum Search Guides

1. Art Museum Network
   Official site for the promotion of the largest art museums in North America. Requires Shockwave FLASH plug-in for best viewing results.
2. ArtCyclopedia
   Master list of art museums and artists. Browse by movement, subject, artist name, art works by title or art museums by name or place.
3. ArtNet Museum Index
   Search alphabetically or by country for art museums around the world. Find details of collections, locations, exhibits, and hours of operation.
4. ArtsLog
   Search engine for galleries and museums around the world. Classified by name, city, or country.
5. Art Guide
   The comprehensive Internet guide to the art collections of Britain and Ireland.
6. International Council of Museums
   Provides a history of the council, a calendar of events, resources, and an index of museums around the world, categorized by country and type.
7. Internet GalleryWalk
   Search for a gallery by name, location, or type of medium. Listings provide name, address, phone/fax and sometimes artists represented.
8. Nedsite Museum Search
   Indice of thousands of museums online.