10 Most Visited Museums in the World

This article presents an overview of the 10 Most Visited Museums in the World. For a detailed look into the museums’ economy, museum visitors statistics, and more, read 25 Most Visited Museums in the World.

10. State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Total visitors in 2022: 2.81 million

The State Hermitage Museum is one of the world’s oldest museums, boasting a collection of over three million items spanning the globe and crossing centuries. These pieces are distributed among six historic buildings, the most prominent of which is the Winter Palace. Its collections embrace all aspects of world culture, with items ranging from prehistoric artifacts to post-Impressionist masterpieces.