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The Louvre is one of the most famous landmarks in France. It is a place that has seen many things like war, the jobbery of one of the most famous paintings in the world, and abandonment. So why was the Louvre built? The Louvre was a fortress when it was created. It was used to defend and protect soldiers, but now it is a place of protection for some of the most famous paintings in the world. In 1791 during the French Revolution, it was decided that the Louvre would be a museum, and now the Louvre is the most visited museum. What does the Louvre hold inside? Some of the most famous paintings are held in the Louvre. The Mona Lisa, the Starry Night, Girl with A Pearl Earring, the Kiss, and The Birth of Venus are the top five most famous paintings in the Louvre. The Louvre is home to over seven thousand and five hundred paintings dating back to the 13th century. It is also home to sculptures, antiques, Islamic art, etc. What are some fun facts about the Louvre? The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. Its galleries span 15 acres. In World War II, the Louvre was utterly empty and abandoned. They saw that there had been looting in other museums, and they wanted to box the paintings and sculptures to save and preserve them. Not all of the paintings in the Louvre are by French artists, but sixty-six percent are. The Louvre is a magical place where you can get lost in art for hours.

Resources:

louvre-Auteur. “The Musée Du Louvre .” Espace Presse Du Musée Du Louvre, 8 Aug. 2023, presse.louvre.fr/le-musee-du-louvre-2-

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The Rodin Museum, located in the Hotel Biron, is a beautiful landmark created in 1919.  This museum was first a hotel, then used to help dedicate and preserve beautiful pieces of art that needed to be preserved.  This museum holds 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 photographs and drawings, and 7,000 paintings.  This museum gets around 700,000 visitors annually, which is what makes it one of the most important and exciting landmarks in France to visit.  This museum is located just fifteen minutes walk away from the Eiffel Tower.  There are also beautiful gardens to consider in this space.  This museum also underwent a massive renovation of 16 million euros.  During this three-year closure, they were also able to help restore the original artworks, and Rodin’s beautiful collection of art and antiques was added to the museum.  This museum was first opened to dedicate Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor.  Auguste Rodin used artwork to express himself, while his sculptures went against social norms.  Some must-sees in this Museum are The Thinker, The Kiss, The Walking Man, and The Age of Bronze.  After his career in sculpting, he started collecting ancient pieces of art from Greece, Rome, and Egypt.  This man inspired this museum to become what it is today.

Resources:

“History of the Rodin Museum in Paris.” Come to Paris, 1 Jan. 1065, www.cometoparis.com/paris-guide/paris-monuments/rodin-museum-s958.

“Discover the Rodin Museum.” Paris Insiders Guide, www.parisinsidersguide.com/rodin-museum-paris.html. Accessed 31 Jan. 2024.

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1852 the Musée de l'Orangerie was built, but it was not a museum. It was built to protect the orange trees from freezing in the winter. Before the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Grande Galerie of the Louvre housed these trees from the bitter winter. In 1921, it was declared that the Musée de l'Orangerie would become a museum, and in 1922, the insulation of Water Lilies by Claude Monet was completed. The Musée de l'Orangerie was built for length and made of glass on the south side and bricks on the garden/north side, and this was because the builders wanted to make the Musée de l'Orangerie the warmest possible for these fruit trees. During the 1970s, the Musée de l'Orangerie seemed a little old-fashioned to the public. Hence, the Musée de l'Orangerie underwent a considerable renovation to make the space more intriguing to the public eye. Now, the Musée de l'Orangerie is accepted and visited by 800,000 people annually. It is a beautiful stop to make on your trip to France, and this Museum has such a rich and exciting history.

Resources:

“From the Orangerie to the Museum.” Musée de l’Orangerie, www.musee-orangerie.fr/en/node/24. Accessed 14 Feb. 2024.

“History of the Orangerie Museum in Paris.” Come to Paris, 1 Jan. 1065, www.cometoparis.com/paris-guide/paris-monuments/musee-de-l-orangerie-s961.

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The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is the largest museum in Geneva Switzerland. The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire as an institution dates all the way back to 1826. In the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire there is a fine arts collection. In this collection you can find paintings from the Middle Ages all the way until the 20th century. With artists' pieces coming from all over the world, some examples are, from the Dutch, French, Italien, English, Geneva and the Swiss.  The most well known art piece is my Konrad Witz “The Miraculous Draught of Fishes”. The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire also has numerous pieces from Jean-Étienne Liotard, Ferdinand Hodler, Félix Vallotton and Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire has over 7,000 exhibitions and this museum is one of the most important encyclopedic museums in the world. To get in to see the beautiful museum you can pay what you can and free to all who want to explore this wonderful institution. It is open to the public on most days from eleven in the morning to seven in the evening except on Mondays. The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is a wonderful place to explore and wander and to learn all about history and art.

Resources:

“Museum of Art and History.” Museums - The World Museums Network, museu.ms/museum/details/743/museum-of-art-and-history. Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/experiences/musee-dart-et-dhistoire-geneva-art-museum/

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The Brussels City Museum is located in Brussels Belgium. This museum was founded by Charles Buls. Charles' goal was to create an environment that was filled with the rich history of Brussels and make this easily accessible for the local population and welcome tourists from across the seas. In 1887 this museum took flight and was opened to the public. This museum’s goal is to keep adding and expanding its art and history to help tell the full story of the city, Brussels. Just three of the masterpieces that are located in the Brussels City Museum are The Three Graces, the Court of Coudenberg, and A Noble Family In The Courtyard of Their Residence. They also have an upcoming exhibition called Lets Play! Which will be about the history of games. If you plan to visit they are open on Tuesday through Sunday but no Mondays from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Visitors also can buy tickets online and in person. This museum does charge for entry prices that vary depending on age. The Brussels City Museum also opens its doors on the first Sunday of each month.

Sources:

“Homepage.” Brussels City Museum, 4 Apr. 2024, www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/en/.

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Kunsthaus Zürich is a museum in Zürich, the largest city in Switzerland, but surprisingly, it is not the capital. Zürich is located in central Switzerland. The Kunsthaus Zürich was created and started by a group of artists who were passionate about what they did. They would meet to discuss their creations and give each other advice or constructive criticism. The Kunsthaus Zürich was founded in 1787. The group contributed their art and their designs to the Kunsthaus Zürich. Some of the most essential artists in the Kunsthaus Zürich are Alberto Giacometti, impressionists such as Monet, and artists from the classic modern movement such as Picasso and Chagall. The Kunsthaus Zürich is open daily from 10 am - 6 pm and on Thursdays from 10 am - 8 pm. This museum is closed on Christmas and New Year. There is also a garden that people can wander through, which is open every day of the week. This museum also welcomes children and their families. They provide coloring sheets for the children, but they must be carried or in a buggy. Overall, this museum is a family-friendly, beautiful way to spend an afternoon.

Resources:

“Plan Your Visit.” KUNSTHAUS, www.kunsthaus.ch/en/besuch-planen/. Accessed 14 Mar. 2024.

“History.” KUNSTHAUS, www.kunsthaus.ch/en/museum/ueber-uns/geschichte/#:~:text=The%2520story%2520of%2520the%2520Kunsthaus,works%2520of%2520art%2520in%25201794.%0A%0A. Accessed 14 Mar. 2024.