12 Awe-Inspiring Museum Tours Rhode Island Families Can Take Right From Their Couch

Rhode Island is always an incredible place to be, but it's always fun to visit other places and see how other people live. But when traveling isn't feasible, there's still a way you can wander the halls of some of the world's most famous museums without even leaving your home. These museums offer virtual tours, and you'll definitely want to take advantage.

1. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

You can see two of this gallery's most famous exhibits on a Google tour, an American fashion exhibit from 1740 to 1895 and a collection of works from Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. Check it out here.

2. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

This virtual tour takes you through 23 exhibit rooms that showcase Mexico's fascinating pre-Hispanic heritage. Learn something new here.

3. British Museum, London

Visit the heart of London without leaving your home. Tour the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies (and look at tons of artifacts) here.

4. Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Grab a croissant and some cheese and take a Google tour of this popular gallery that is home to work from French artists who worked between 1848 and 1914. Monet and Gauguin are two of the most famous artists here.

5. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

You can check out the iconic spiral staircase at the Guggenheim, among other things, here. And when you're able to travel to New York, an in-person visit is a must.

6. Pergamon Museum, Berlin

You don't have to actually be inside the Pergamon Museum to see just how gorgeous it really is. Take a virtual tour here.

7. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

This stunning museum is full of art from the Dutch Golden Age, including works from Vermeer and Rembrandt. See for yourself here.

8. MASP, São Paulo

Not boarding a flight to Brazil anytime soon? No worries! Brazil’s first modern museum is available for virtual tours here.

9. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

This is one of California's most famous museums, and it's visually stunning in person. However, the next best thing is a virtual tour.

10. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

This magical place holds the largest selection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. See it for yourself here.

11. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Google’s virtual tour takes you through six floors of this contemporary museum, featuring works by Korean artists as well as worldwide art. Check it out here.

12. Uffizi Gallery, Florence

To know Italy is to love Italy, and Florence is a city especially known for its art. Check out this breathtaking gallery here.

While nothing beats seeing these magical places in person, these virtual tours are a spectacular second best option.