10 Virtual Museums Every Designer Should Know

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Has social distancing made you feel a little inspired? Well, thanks to technology, you can still fuel your creativity by traveling to some of the world's best museums and galleries. While physical locations may be closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll be happy to know that tons of museums have graciously opened their virtual doors so you can enjoy amazing exhibits online and keep the inspiration flowing from the comfort of your own home.

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1.- MoMA: Museum of Modern Art

Now you can access one of the most influential museums in New York City, The MoMAdirectly from your computer screen. Thanks to Google Arts & CultureEnjoy viewing over 100 of the museum's most famous works, encompassing modern and contemporary art from Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and much more.

2.- Letterform file

This San Francisco nonprofit museum has an incredible collection of historical lettering, typography, printing, and graphic design. Starting April 7, you can view thousands of high-fidelity images of Letterform file to inspire your own design work.

3.- Brand Museum: Packaging Design Exhibition

Based in London, the Museum of Brands Explore the history of consumer culture from the Victorian era to the present day. You can view their fascinating online exhibition dedicated to packaging design and learn how it has evolved over the centuries.

4. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

This renowned New York City design museum is currently offering three virtual exhibits via Google: Check out the botanical-inspired design collection, zoom in on the intricacies of a beautiful panel embroidery, and explore objects created by leading African American designers.

5. Web Design Museum

While Web Design Museum It actually lives online, but it remains an extraordinary virtual exhibit. Take a journey through time as you explore web design trends between 1991 and 2006. You can see many versions of various websites like Apple, Google, Netflix, and more.

6. The Louvre

The world-famous museum of Louvre Located in Paris, France, the Louvre now offers virtual tours of its top exhibits. This iconic museum and landmark houses some of the most famous works of art, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Take a virtual stroll through its majestic halls as you explore the incredible exhibits the Louvre has to offer.

7. The International Museum of Children's Art

For someone with truly uninhibited creativity, we recommend visiting the collection of International Museum of Art for ChildrenConnect with your inner child as you explore over 100 works of art created by children in all kinds of media.

8. The Neon Museum

Conveniently located in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada, The Neon Museum It's home to an incredible collection of signage from former casinos and businesses of the past. While you can't currently tour the museum's 2.6 acres of grounds, you can view its vast collection of signs and learn all about them through its website. Just enter the password 'neon' and you're in!

9.- Google Arts & Culture: Street Art

While not technically a museum, Google Arts & Culture lets you visually discover the history, location, and creators of street art from around the world. Explore public art with a focus on major cities like Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and more. There's so much to see here, so get ready to explore the virtual streets!

10. FIDM Museum and Galleries

Regardless of your creative specialty, there's a wealth of fashion design inspiration to be found. See for yourself by visiting FIDM Museum & Galleries online. Their collection spans over 200 years of fashion history, from haute couture to iconic film costumes.

For a complete list of museums and galleries offering virtual tours, check out Google Arts & Culture's extensive collection of online exhibits. We hope you enjoy the virtual tours!

Written by Renee Fleck en Inspiration