Famous Museums of the World Quiz | Art and Design Knowledge Test
Tests knowledge of world-renowned art museums and their collections.
Put your art history and museum knowledge to the test with the "Famous Museums of the World Quiz" — a curated Art and Design quiz that challenges your familiarity with world-renowned museums, iconic collections, signature artworks, and historic exhibition spaces. Whether you're a museum regular, an art student, a cultural traveler, or simply curious about famous galleries like the Louvre, The Met, the British Museum, the Prado, and the Uffizi, this quiz offers a concise and engaging way to measure your expertise and learn more about global art institutions.
This quiz emphasizes key museums and collections across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, testing recognition of landmark works, museum locations, and specialties. Take the test to identify gaps in your museum knowledge, get actionable recommendations for further reading and virtual visits, and improve your cultural literacy — perfect for Art and Design enthusiasts planning museum travel or deepening their understanding of art history and curatorial collections.
Which museum houses Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa?
Identify the museum where this world-famous painting is on permanent display.
Which museum is renowned for its major collection of Impressionist paintings?
This Paris museum is famous for its Impressionist and post-Impressionist works.
Where can you see the Terracotta Army on public display?
The archaeological site and its adjacent museum display life-size sculptures from ancient China.
Which gallery is housed in Florence and is famous for Renaissance masterpieces?
This gallery's corridors include works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and other Renaissance masters.
In which city is the Rijksmuseum located?
The Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history with Rembrandt's works.
Which London museum is best known for modern and contemporary art housed in a former power station?
A landmark conversion that hosts contemporary installations and international exhibitions.
Which museum holds the Rosetta Stone, a key artifact for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs?
This museum's ancient history collection includes one of archaeology's most famous objects.
Where is Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' primarily displayed?
This Dutch masterpiece is part of a national collection in the Netherlands.
In which city would you visit the Museo del Prado?
One of Spain's premier museums with a storied collection of European art.
Which museum is dedicated primarily to the works and legacy of Vincent van Gogh?
This museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and drawings in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Each question option has a numerical value. Your final quiz score is the sum of the values you selected. Higher scores indicate greater familiarity with famous museums and their collections.
This quiz contains 10 multiple-choice questions covering major international museums, notable artworks, and collection specialties to give a well-rounded assessment of museum knowledge.
Yes — retaking the quiz is encouraged. After reviewing recommended resources like virtual tours, museum guides, or exhibition catalogues, you can retake the quiz to track your progress and deepen your understanding.
The quiz focuses on widely accepted facts about major museums and their signature collections. For the latest exhibition-specific details or temporary loans, check official museum websites and recent publications.
Based on your score range, the results include actionable recommendations such as visiting virtual collections, reading museum histories, following curator talks, and planning in-person visits to deepen knowledge.
Yes — the quiz is useful for travelers who want to identify must-see museums and signature works. Use your results to prioritize museums to visit, find relevant exhibitions, and prepare for culturally rich itineraries.
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