Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar.

The British Museum, London

The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece.

MASP, S ão Paulo

The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County

This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces.

【小题1】What can we learn about The British Museum?

A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.	B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.
C．It is made up of several pieces of glass.	D．It houses exhibits from different countries.

【小题2】Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works?

A．The British Museum.	B．MASP, São Paulo.
C．National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.	D．The J. Paul Getty Museum.

【小题3】What do the listed museums have in common?

A．They have several branches.	B．They display their paintings in mid-air.
C．They can be visited in your own home.	D．They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture.