As thousands of people are self-isolating at home, some of the world's most famous museums have started making part of their collections available online, so that visitors can visit them with just a click. The initiative, which encourages people to gain knowledge about art, history and science with practicality, has gained great repercussion on social media under the hashtag #MuseumFromHome.

Other museums that are not on the list are offering virtual tours through their own platforms, such as the Louvre , which allows you to take a look at the recently restored Galerie d'Apollon. Below we list some of them that you cannot miss.

Prado Museum, Madrid

The museum houses the most renowned works of Spanish art, including painting, sculpture and even weaving. Dating back to 1819, it is one of the most important museums in Spain and features works by Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Goya. Access it via the link .

Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

The vast complex of six palaces and pavilions on the Neva River in Russia includes museums, a theater and government offices. Founded in 1764, it houses a vast collection of Western art. Visit here .

Brera Art Gallery, Milan

The Pinacoteca di Brera is an art gallery in Italy that contains one of the most important collections of Italian art, including works by Giambattista Pittoni, Caravaggio and Rafaello.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

The most famous museum in Florence, Italy, the building that houses the Uffizi Gallery dates back to 1560. The Uffizi Tribune Room is one of its most famous and oldest, due to its decorations that follow the theme of the four elements (Earth, Air, Water, Fire), typical of the scientific curiosity of the Renaissance. Find out more at the link .

Vatican Museums, Rome

Inside the Vatican Museums are the collections accumulated over time by the Popes, as well as the great works of art, archaeology and ethnology of all times.

Archaeological Museum, Athens

With objects from prehistory to antiquity, the Archaeological Museum of Athens , Greece, was founded in 1829 and is the largest museum in Greece. The museum contains the world's richest collection of items from Greek antiquity.

British Museum, London

With a collection of 8 million pieces from all continents, the British Museum houses the most famous collections of antiquity. Throughout its seven rooms, you can find all kinds of objects, from Chinese porcelain to coins and medals from different periods.

National Gallery of Art, Washington

Among the 10 most visited art museums in the world, the National Gallery of Art in the United States brings together American, British and French Impressionist paintings, represented by Seraut, Cézanne, Gauguin, Monet and Manet, among others.[newsletter]