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Art in all its forms can add to one’s quality of life like few other things can. Weather it be music, dance, or paintings, we all have something to gain from art.

With that in mind, here are five incredible art museums you can visit while on vacation:

1) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York

Colloquially known as The Met, the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains one of the worlds largest collections of fine art. The museum is one of New York City’s most popular tourist attractions, welcoming over 5 million visitors a year.Is this new to you? Catch up here Among the permanent collection are works from Ancient Egypt, Greek sculptures, and paintings by Piccaso — including the famous Starry Night.

2) Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Perhaps the most famous museum in the world, and factually the most visited, the Louvre houses revered works such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. It is also home to over 35,000 works dated from pre-history up to the 19th century.

3) Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, The Vatican Museums house one of the most renowned collections of art in the world. The most iconic attraction is the Sistine Chaple which was frescoed throughout history by artists such as Michelangelo and Pietro Perugino.

4) Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

The Uffizi Gallary is one of the oldest art museums in the world. Located in the heart of Florance, the museum holds some art by some of the most esteemed artists in history, including Leonardo da Vinci.

5) Paul Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

Founded by oil tycoon Pul Getty, the center is known for its architecture, designed by Richard Meier, and vista of the city of Los Angeles. Among its collection are works by Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Monet.