Part of the analysis focused exclusively on those cities that offered the best attractions for tourists who like to spend their time experiencing culture through museums, art galleries, and other arts and crafts exhibits. The study results showed that New Orleans, U.S. offered the best combination of quantity and quality of museums and art galleries.
Top 5 Cities in the World for Museums and Art Galleries/Exhibits
New Orleans takes the top spot as the world’s top destination for museums and art exhibits, where tourists are receiving the best offering in this category, with 142 museums rated an average of 4.81 out of 5, and 90 art galleries/exhibits rated an average of 4.8 out of 5.
England’s capital, London, came in second in this category – despite having more museums and art exhibits – the average rating of these attractions was far lower than New Orleans’ galleries and art exhibits.
Propelling New Orleans forward for museum and art lovers was The National WWII Museum, which has over 30,000 reviews and still keeps a 5/5 score on TripAdvisor. Smaller attractions such as the Rosetree Blown Glass Studio (5/5 from 60+ reviews) and The Shard Shop (5/5 from 39 reviews) also contributed to the city’s success.
Don’t Miss Titanic: An Immersive Voyage, Open In New Orleans Now
One of the most exciting exhibits that’s popped up in New Orleans has been Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. The experience contains over 300 artifacts, dramatic room re-creations, never-before-seen 3D views, and cutting-edge animations. It’s an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of the most infamous ship in history, and it won’t be in town forever so get your tickets ASAP!
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