Museums

The National Museum, New Delhi, India:  The National Museum in India has an extensive collection of artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization, including pottery, seals, figurines, and jewelry.

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom: The British Museum holds a significant collection of Indus Valley artifacts, including seals with inscriptions in the ancient Indus script, pottery, and jewelry.

The National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan: This museum has a notable collection of artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization, including seals, pottery, and sculptures.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA: The Met features a small but important collection of Indus Valley artifacts, including seals and pottery.

The Indian Museum, Kolkata, India: The Indian Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization, including seals, pottery, and terracotta figurines.

The Lahore Museum, Lahore, Pakistan: This museum holds a collection of artifacts from various ancient civilizations, including the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum), Mumbai, India: This museum has a diverse collection of art and artifacts, including some from the Indus Valley Civilization.

The National Museum of Archaeology, Karachi, Pakistan : This museum displays a range of artifacts from ancient civilizations, including the Indus Valley Civilization.

The National Museum of Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq: The National Museum of Iraq holds an extensive collection of artifacts from various periods of Mesopotamian history, including the Sumerian era. Some key artifacts include cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, sculptures, and pottery.

The Louvre, Paris, France: The Louvre features a significant collection of ancient Near Eastern art, including numerous Sumerian artifacts. Visitors can see cuneiform tablets, statues, and other objects that reflect the rich history of the Sumerians.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA: The Met houses an impressive collection of ancient art from different cultures, including a notable collection of Sumerian artifacts such as cylinder seals, clay tablets, and sculptures.

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom: The British Museum's collection includes an array of Mesopotamian artifacts, with a focus on the Sumerian period. Some key pieces include cuneiform tablets and objects from ancient Sumerian cities like Ur and Uruk.

The Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany: The Pergamon Museum has a section dedicated to ancient Near Eastern art, featuring Sumerian artifacts like statues, reliefs, and cylinder seals.

The Oriental Institute Museum, Chicago, USA: This museum is renowned for its extensive collection of ancient Near Eastern artifacts, including those from Sumerian sites.

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom: The Ashmolean Museum holds a notable collection of artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, including Sumerian objects like clay tablets and cylinder seals.

The Archaeological Museum of Istanbul, Turkey: This museum showcases artifacts from various civilizations, including the Sumerians. Visitors can see cuneiform tablets and other relics from Mesopotamian history.

The Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels, Belgium: This museum features a diverse collection of ancient art, including Sumerian artifacts like cylinder seals and statues.

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom: The British Museum boasts an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient Babylon, including the famous "Code of Hammurabi," one of the earliest known legal codes. They also have various cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, and sculptures from Babylonian times.

The Louvre, Paris, France: The Louvre has a remarkable collection of ancient Near Eastern art, which includes Babylonian artifacts. Notable items include the "Stele of Hammurabi" (a version of the Code of Hammurabi), and numerous clay tablets.

The Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany: The Pergamon Museum houses the "Ishtar Gate," a magnificent entrance gate to ancient Babylon, reconstructed from its original materials. Additionally, the museum holds various other artifacts from the Babylonian period.

The Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Istanbul, Turkey: This museum complex has a diverse collection of ancient artifacts, including Babylonian pieces such as clay tablets and cylinder seals.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA: The Met holds a collection of ancient Near Eastern art, which includes Babylonian artifacts like cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, and statues.

The Oriental Institute Museum, Chicago, USA: This museum is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts from the ancient Near East, including Babylonian objects such as clay tablets and cylinder seals.

The National Museum of Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq: The National Museum of Iraq houses a range of artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, including objects from the Babylonian period.

The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia: The Hermitage Museum has a collection of ancient Near Eastern art that includes Babylonian artifacts like cylinder seals and inscribed tablets.

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru (Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú), Lima, Peru: This museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from various Peruvian civilizations, including the Inca. Notable Inca artifacts include pottery, textiles, metalwork, and mummies.

The Larco Museum (Museo Larco), Lima, Peru: The Larco Museum is renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian art, including Inca artifacts. The museum's collection includes ceramic vessels, metalwork, jewelry, and textiles.

The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Museo de Arte Precolombino), Santiago, Chile: This museum showcases a range of pre-Columbian art from different cultures in South America, including the Inca. The collection features textiles, ceramics, and metalwork.

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom: The British Museum has a collection of Inca artifacts that were brought to Europe during the colonial period. Some key pieces include precious metalwork, textiles, and mummies.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA: The Met houses a notable collection of art from various cultures worldwide, including Inca artifacts like textiles, metalwork, and ceramics.

The Museo de América, Madrid, Spain: This museum focuses on the art and culture of the Americas, including Inca artifacts such as textiles, metalwork, and ceramics.

The Field Museum, Chicago, USA: The Field Museum has a collection of Andean artifacts, including those from the Inca civilization. Notable items include textiles, ceramics, and metalwork.

The Ethnological Museum of Berlin (Ethnologisches Museum Berlin), Berlin, Germany: This museum features a diverse collection of artifacts from around the world, including a selection of Inca textiles and ceramics.

The National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C., USA: This museum showcases the cultures and histories of Native American peoples, including the Inca. The collection includes textiles, ceramics, and metalwork.

National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropología) - Mexico City, Mexico: This museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from various pre-Columbian cultures in Mexico, including the Maya. The museum features Maya stelae, sculptures, pottery, and other artifacts.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, USA: The Met has an impressive collection of art from around the world, including a notable selection of Maya artifacts, such as ceramics, sculptures, and textiles.

The British Museum - London, United Kingdom: The British Museum has a collection of Maya artifacts, some of which were brought to Europe during the colonial period. Key pieces include stone carvings, ceramics, and figurines.

National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología) - Guatemala City, Guatemala : This museum focuses on the archaeology and ethnology of Guatemala, with a significant collection of Maya artifacts, including pottery, jade carvings, and sculptures.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology - Cambridge, USA: The Peabody Museum holds a diverse collection of artifacts from various cultures, including a notable selection of Maya pottery and ceramics.

The Field Museum - Chicago, USA: The Field Museum features a range of artifacts from around the world, including a collection of Maya artifacts, such as pottery, figurines, and textiles.

Museo Popol Vuh - Guatemala City, Guatemala: This museum specializes in the art and archaeology of the Maya civilization, displaying a rich collection of Maya ceramics, sculptures, and other artifacts.

Museo Maya de Cancún - Cancún, Mexico: This museum showcases artifacts from the Maya civilization, including stone carvings, pottery, and ceremonial objects.

The Canadian Museum of History - Gatineau, Canada: This museum features a collection of artifacts from various indigenous cultures of the Americas, including the Maya. The collection includes ceramics, figurines, and textiles.

The Vatican Museums - Vatican City: The Vatican Museums hold a vast collection of ancient art and artifacts, including a significant number of Roman sculptures, frescoes, and mosaics.

The British Museum - London, United Kingdom: The British Museum boasts an extensive collection of Roman artifacts, ranging from sculptures and jewelry to coins and pottery. Some notable items include the Elgin Marbles and the Mildenhall Treasure.

The Louvre - Paris, France: The Louvre houses an impressive collection of Roman art, including statues, reliefs, and ancient Roman jewelry.

The Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini) - Rome, Italy: The Capitoline Museums are home to an exceptional collection of ancient Roman art and artifacts, including famous sculptures such as the Capitoline Wolf and the Dying Gaul.

The National Roman Museum (Museo Nazionale Romano) - Rome, Italy: The National Roman Museum comprises several locations in Rome and holds an extensive collection of Roman antiquities, including statuary, mosaics, and jewelry.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, USA: The Met houses a diverse collection of Roman art, including sculptures, pottery, and precious artifacts.

The Archaeological Museum of Naples (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli) - Naples, Italy: This museum is known for its exceptional collection of ancient Roman artifacts, particularly from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

The State Hermitage Museum - St. Petersburg, Russia: The Hermitage Museum has a substantial collection of Roman antiquities, including sculptures, pottery, and decorative arts.

The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano - Mérida, Spain : This museum focuses specifically on Roman art and artifacts, with an emphasis on the ancient city of Emerita Augusta (modern-day Mérida).

The National Museum of Roman Art (Museo Nacional de Arte Romano) - Mérida, Spain: This museum holds a wide variety of Roman artifacts, reflecting the rich history of the region.

The National Archaeological Museum - Athens, Greece: This museum is one of the most significant in the world for ancient Greek art. It houses an extensive collection of sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and other artifacts from various periods of Greek history.

The British Museum - London, United Kingdom: The British Museum has a notable collection of ancient Greek artifacts, including the famous Parthenon sculptures (Elgin Marbles) and other sculptures, pottery, and coins.

The Louvre - Paris, France: The Louvre houses an impressive collection of ancient Greek art, including sculptures like the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, as well as Greek pottery and vases.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, USA: The Met features a diverse collection of ancient Greek art, with notable pieces such as the Euphronios krater and the Tomb of Persephone.

The Acropolis Museum - Athens, Greece: Located near the Acropolis, this museum showcases artifacts from the site and offers an immersive experience of ancient Greek history and art.

The Getty Villa - Los Angeles, USA: The Getty Villa specializes in ancient Mediterranean art and houses an extensive collection of ancient Greek artifacts, including sculptures and pottery.

The State Hermitage Museum - St. Petersburg, Russia: The Hermitage Museum has an impressive collection of ancient Greek art, including statues, vases, and jewelry.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia - Olympia, Greece: This museum is dedicated to the ancient site of Olympia and holds a collection of artifacts related to the Olympic Games and ancient Greek culture.

The Ashmolean Museum - Oxford, United Kingdom: The Ashmolean Museum has a diverse collection of ancient art and artifacts, including important pieces from ancient Greece.

The National Museum of Archaeology - Naples, Italy: This museum holds a significant collection of ancient Greek artifacts, especially from the Greek colonies in southern Italy.

The Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) - Cairo, Egypt: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the most significant museums in the world for ancient Egyptian art and artifacts. It houses an extensive collection of statues, sarcophagi, mummies, jewelry, and other artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

The British Museum - London, United Kingdom: The British Museum holds an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone, numerous statues, mummies, and decorative arts.

The Louvre - Paris, France: The Louvre has a significant collection of Egyptian art, featuring statues, reliefs, and other artifacts, including the famous Seated Scribe and the Sphinx of Tanis.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, USA: The Met features a diverse collection of ancient Egyptian art, including statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, and everyday objects.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Berlin, Germany: This museum has an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti.

The Field Museum - Chicago, USA: The Field Museum has a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including statues, coffins, and funerary objects.

The Ashmolean Museum - Oxford, United Kingdom: The Ashmolean Museum holds a diverse collection of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts, including statues, jewelry, and everyday items.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Cairo, Egypt: This museum focuses on the history and culture of ancient Egypt, showcasing a wide range of artifacts from different periods.

The Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum) - Turin, Italy: This museum houses one of the most extensive collections of Egyptian artifacts outside of Egypt, including statues, papyri, and funerary objects.

The Oriental Institute Museum - Chicago, USA: The Oriental Institute features a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including reliefs, stelae, and everyday objects.

The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) - Beijing, China: The Palace Museum is located in the Forbidden City and houses an extensive collection of Chinese imperial art and artifacts, including ceramics, paintings, jade carvings, and other treasures.

The National Museum of China - Beijing, China: This museum is one of the largest in the world and features a comprehensive collection of Chinese historical artifacts, including bronze vessels, pottery, calligraphy, and sculptures.

The Shanghai Museum - Shanghai, China: The Shanghai Museum is known for its collection of ancient Chinese art, including bronze ware, ceramics, calligraphy, and traditional Chinese paintings.

The British Museum - London, United Kingdom: The British Museum has a significant collection of Chinese artifacts, including ancient bronzes, ceramics, sculptures, and other objects.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, USA: The Met has a diverse collection of Chinese art and artifacts, including ceramics, paintings, and jade carvings.

The National Palace Museum - Taipei, Taiwan: The National Palace Museum in Taiwan holds an extensive collection of Chinese imperial art and artifacts, including ancient paintings, calligraphy, jade carvings, and ceramics.

The Asian Art Museum - San Francisco, USA: This museum features a collection of Asian art, including an impressive selection of Chinese artifacts such as ceramics, sculptures, and textiles.

The Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, USA: The Art Institute of Chicago has a collection of Chinese art, including ceramics, jade carvings, and other objects.

The Museum of Fine Arts - Boston, USA: The Museum of Fine Arts features a collection of Chinese art and artifacts, including ceramics, paintings, and decorative arts.

The Victoria and Albert Museum - London, United Kingdom: The V&A Museum houses a collection of Chinese art and design, including ceramics, textiles, and metalwork.