European Art Museums

Northern European Art Museums:

The British Museum (London, England) -- Founded in 1753, it's home to the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies.
The Louvre (Paris, France) -- Visit Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Mona Lisa" and thousands of art treasures from Egypt, Asia, Greece and Rome.
Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands) -- Famous for 17th century Dutch artists and home to Rembrandt's "The Night's Watch."
Musee d'Orsay (Paris, France) -- Set in an old train station, it features works from Picasso, Monet, Bonnard and many more.

Southern European Art Museums:

The Prado Museum (Madrid, Spain) -- Houses great works of art from Spanish, Italian, and Flemish artists including Goya, Velasquez, and Ruben.
The Uffizi Gallery (Florence, Italy) -- One of the largest and most impressive collections of Renaissance works in the world and home to Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus."
The Vatican Museums (Vatican City, Italy) -- Visit their amazing collection of medieval and Renaissance paintings and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.
Accademia Gallery (Florence, Italy) -- Home to a variety of sculptures by Michelangelo and most notably the masterpiece "David."

Insider Tips:

London -- The British Museum is FREE and is open daily. For other museums in London, try the London Pass to save time and money.
Paris -- Use the Paris Pass to get free admission and skip the lines at the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay.
The Vatican -- Order your tickets online and skip the line, which can be up to 2 hours on a busy day.