Shanghai Astronomical Museum, Shanghai

National GeographicJul 20, 2021

These are the world’s most beautiful museums

Return to travel by seeing 14 architectural marvels, from a building that tracks the sun to a donut-shaped cultural center. Planners and curators realized a flashy, design-forward museum could ...

Planetarium formed from a floating sphere

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Shanghai Astronomical MuseumMuseumPlanetarium formed from a floating sphere
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Empire State BuildingSightNew York City, United StatesThe building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931.
Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceIt is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
PantheonPlace of worshipRome, ItalyIl Capitolo dei Canonici della Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres – Pantheon di Roma ti dà il l benvenuto…
Guggenheim MuseumMuseumNew York City, United StatesSwirling, curling concrete building opened in 1959
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United StatesIt was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony…
Museum of the FutureMuseumDubai, United Arab EmiratesLopsided hula hoop-esque fiberglass and steel building
Guggenheim Museum BilbaoMuseumBilbao, SpainVoluptuous glass curves and gleaming facade
V & A DundeeMuseumDundee, United KingdomShip-like showplace on the waterfront

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These are the world’s most beautiful museums