Stadsarchief, Amsterdam
As the name suggests, Stadsarchief is a city archive. Set in a former bank headquarters, the institution offers free admission and invites visitors to take a closer look at the story of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The exhibits include documents ranging from the letters of Darwin and Gandhi to commercial agreements. Click here for an Amsterdam flight ticket to explore this unusual museum and picturesque city.
Paris Modern Art Museum (Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris)
The Paris Museum of Modern Art features a collection of around nine thousand works that cover the major art movements of the 20th century. Housed in an expansive 1930s building, the Museum has a storied history: in 2010, five masterpieces worth 500 million euros – works from Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Modigliani and Léger – were stolen. Described as the art heist of the century, the thief was Vjeran Tomic, also known as ‘Spiderman’ due to his technique. He and his accomplices were eventually caught, but the paintings have not yet been recovered. This rich temple of art in the heart of Paris is among the museums offering free admission. You can visit the link for a Paris flight ticket.
Berlin Wall Memorial
Erected in 1961 and torn down in 1989, the Berlin Wall divided the city into east and west sections for 28 years. On Bernauer Strasse, in place of the wall is the Berlin Wall Memorial, opened to visitors in 1998. The museum comprises four areas titled A, B, C and D, featuring indoor and outdoor exhibitions and Documentation and Visitor centers. Admission to the Berlin Wall Memorial is free of charge. The first step to visiting this monument and exploring the city of Berlin is a Berlin flight ticket.
National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen
Set in a former palace, the National Museum of Denmark features exhibits spanning the country’s prehistory to its present. The collection includes items from the Vikings, the Danish Renaissance and more. When you visit the National Museum, which offers free admission, don’t forget to check out its wonderful garden. Click the link for a ticket to Copenhagen.
Berardo Collection Museum, Lisbon
The collection of the Berardo Museum, one of the most important cultural centers in Lisbon, was opened to the public in 2007. Visitors to the Museum can enjoy the works of artists such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Roy Lichtenstein, as well as Picasso, Dali and Baco. The Museum offers free admission and you can click on the link for a ticket to beautiful Lisbon.
Prado Museum, Madrid
Madrid’s spectacular Museo del Prado has a permanent collection encompassing Spanish artists such as Goya, Velazquez and El Greco, as well as Italian and Flemish artists like Tiziano and Rembrandt. The Museum also features sculptures, portraits and various temporary exhibitions. The Museum offers free admission and a 50% discount on tickets to the temporary exhibitions at selected times: Monday to Saturday, from 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Sundays and holidays, from 5 pm to 7 pm. And of course, you can visit the link for a Madrid flight ticket.
British Museum, London
This venerable British institution in the Bloomsbury area is home to more than 13 million important works from around the world. With ten separate sections, the British Museum itself is worth a trip to London. And admission is free! Click here for a ticket to London to see the Museum and more.
Reykjavík Museum of Photography
The capital of Iceland is home to a photography museum featuring the works of contemporary Icelandic photographers. In addition, the Reykjavík Photography Museum has a collection of nearly five million photographs from 1870 to the present. The Museum offers free admission.
