Stare at ancient sculptures, gaze at fascinating Egyptian mummies, and experience astonishing relics from the past -- all from the comfort of your living room. Some of the world's best museums offer virtual tours through Google Street View, and it's a wonderful way to see earth's wonders. Check out these 12 awe-inspiring museum tours. You and your family are certain to love them.

1. British Museum, London

The British Museum in London is known for its fascinating Egyptian mummy display and gorgeous historic artwork. To access the virtual tour, click here.

2. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

You don't have to go far in order to see famous works of art. The National Gallery of Art is home to exquisite paintings by Degas and Monet. To experience it all, click here.

3. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Explore the Guggenheim's gorgeous spiral staircase without breaking a sweat. This gorgeous museum is home to some of the most incredible works of art in the world.

See for yourself, here!

4. Uffizi Gallery, Florence

This awe-inspiring building dates all the way back to 1560, but thanks to modern-day technology, we can experience it from the comfort of our couch. To access the virtual tour, click here.

5. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

The works at this unique museum are truly incredible. Click here to embark on a virtual tour.

6. Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Stare at works from Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin all from the comfort of your PJs! To explore, click here.

7. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

At this grand attraction, you can experience works from the Dutch Golden Age. Click here for the virtual tour.

8. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

At this fascinating museum, you can stare at historic 8th century works of art and modern 21st century pieces. The wide variety will amaze you. Click here for a virtual tour.

9. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Scroll through the largest selection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters. It's definitely worth seeing -- even through a computer screen. Click here for a virtual tour.

10. Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Even virtually, the Pergamon Museum is absolutely stunning. Venture through gorgeous rooms full of ancient artifacts and learn about days gone by. Click here to begin your adventure.

11. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

Scroll through 23 exhibit rooms showcasing Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage. This virtual tour is incredibly fascinating. Click here to see it for yourself.

12. MASP, São Paulo

Walk through the halls of Brazil's first modern art museum. Even from your computer screen, this place will blow you away. Each piece looks like it's floating in midair! See it for yourself by taking the virtual tour here.

Which museum tour is your favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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