There is nothing like spending a rainy afternoon in a museum, immersing yourself in the beauty and wonder of art and history. Now the Louvre, the most visited museum in the world, allows you to do it directly from home.
The website displays works of art from collections in the museum’s eight departments, ranging from Islamic and Renaissance art sculptures to Egyptian antiques and paintings by artists from around the world.
“Today, the Louvre dusts off its treasures, even the least known,” Jean-Luc Martinez, president and director of the Louvre, said in a statement. “For the first time, everyone can access the entire collection of works for free from a computer or smartphone, whether they are on display in the museum, on loan, even long-term or stored “.
“The Louvre’s impressive cultural heritage is now just a click away!” added. “I’m sure this digital content will further inspire people coming to the Louvre to discover the collections in person.”
Visitors can search through the museum’s massive collections through simple or advanced searches, curatorial department entries, or thematic albums, according to the statement.
Museum experts will update the website regularly as the museum’s collection slowly expands, according to the statement.