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The Capitoline Museums, the oldest public collection of art in the world, began in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of important ancient sculptures to the people of Rome. The Vatican Museums, the second oldest museum in the world, traces its origins to the public displayed sculptural collection begun in 1506 by Pope Julius II.
The museum was opened to the public at the request of Pope Clement XII in 1734, making it the oldest public museum in the world, understood as a place where art could be enjoyed by all and not only by the owners. [16] [17] The Capitoline Antinous, Palazzo Nuovo, 2nd century BC. The enrichment of the collections resumed in the 18th century.
The Alte Pinakothek (German: [ˈʔaltə pinakoˈteːk] ⓘ, Old Pinakothek) is an art museum located in the Kunstareal area in Munich, Germany. [1] It is one of the oldest galleries in the world and houses a significant collection of Old Master paintings.
The Kunstmuseum Basel houses the oldest public art collection in the world and is generally considered to be the most important museum of art in Switzerland. [1] It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The Louvre in Paris, the most-visited art museum in the world in 2022. ... Started in 1889, it is the oldest museum association in the world, and has over 5,000 ...
India: The National Art Gallery in Chennai is one of the oldest art galleries in India. ... Today Art Museum, Beijing Art Museum, Beijing World Art Museum, ...
Ferdinand II was the first to present a collection according to a systematic concept within a specially constructed museum building. [citation needed] Ambras Castle is perhaps the oldest museum in the world. [citation needed] The Chamber of Art and Curiosities is the only Kunstkammer to have been preserved at its original location. [citation ...
The museum opened on 10 August 1793, the first anniversary of the monarchy's demise, as Muséum central des Arts de la République. The public was given free accessibility on three days per week, which was "perceived as a major accomplishment and was generally appreciated". [36] The collection showcased 537 paintings and 184 objects of art.