Artsy Sightseeing
The heart and soul of Artsy Traveler are travel experiences related to the arts. Find out about my top ten picks at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, visit the Caves of Lascaux in the Dordogne region of France, check out off-the-beaten path Art Museums in Paris, explore the Top Ten Modern Art Museums in Europe, and check out seven super single-artist museums.
And a lot more! I’m adding new artsy posts every week so check back frequently.
Things to See at the Design Museum in London
The new-to-me Design Museum in London is indeed quite new. Although established in 1989, the Design Museum moved in 2016 ...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the world’s most amazing repositories of, well, beautiful stuff. It’s a collector’s ...
Make the Roman Baths in Bath a Sightseeing Priority
The Roman Baths in Bath, England, is the city’s foremost must-see attraction. If you only have time to visit one ...
Enjoying the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading, England
This must-see museum of thoughtfully curated exhibits showcases the history of rural life in England. Eight galleries and an impressive ...
Visit Rome’s Best Kept Literary Oasis: The Keats-Shelley House
The Keats-Shelley House is nestled right next to the world famous Spanish Steps in Rome. Thousands of visitors mill around ...
How to See the Art of Pompeii at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples
Naples has long been on my list of places to visit, mostly because I wanted to tour the Museo Archeologico ...
Why Sensational Siena Belongs on Your List of Top Medieval Cities
What is it about Siena that makes an artsy traveler swoon? Mention Siena to anyone who has traveled there and ...
Two Terrific Small Museums In Amsterdam You Should Visit
I love Amsterdam, which is why on almost every trip to Europe I make it my first stop. Since 1970 ...
Top Ten Favorites at the Uffizi Gallery in Spectacular Florence
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is an Artsy Traveler must-see, particularly for artsy travelers who love Renaissance art. I've visited ...
Exploring Fascinating Madrid–Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for the Artsy Traveler
I spent two weeks exploring fascinating Madrid (minus a three-day excursion to Ávila and Cáceres at the end of week ...
Let’s Go to Lascaux IV in the Stunning Dordogne
A visit to Lascaux IV in the Dordogne region of France is a must for the artsy traveler. Here you ...
Savoring Life in Pont-Aven—The City of Artists
We’ve come to beautiful little Pont-Aven in southern Brittany for six days. The works created by painters of the Pont-Aven ...
Six Sensational Days in Paris for an Artsy Traveler
This post presents a day-by-day account of six days I spent in Paris in September 2023. During our stay, my ...
Discover the Best of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
What is the "best of the Musée d'Orsay"? What I think are the best pieces, and what others think are ...
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: Guaranteed Thrills for the Artsy Traveler
I first visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 1970 and remember it as a gloomy, rather dingy place. The famous ...
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler
I remember the first time I saw the Van Gogh Museum, almost 50 years ago. Compared to the gingerbread façade ...
Free Your Inner Floral Artist at Stunning Villa Lena in the Tuscan Countryside
As an Artsy Traveler, one of the most rewarding things I recommend you do is sign up for an artsy ...
National Gallery of Canada: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler
Every time I visit Ottawa, I take the opportunity to check out the National Gallery. It is truly a national ...
Three Recommended Day Trips from Copenhagen
Consider alloting time during your stay in Copenhagen for taking day trips. You'll find plenty to see and do in ...
Best Three Must-See Museums To Visit in Copenhagen
The best three museums in Copenhagen (visit them with the Copenhagen Card) are all world-class and worth a trip to ...