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The world’s 20 most-visited museums – and five are in Europe

The Themed Entertainment Association said 12 of the 20 most visited museums were in China, led by Beijing’s Palace Museum with 19 million visitors.

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China dominated the list, claiming the number one spot with the Palace Museum in Beijing and having 12 entries in the top 20 overall.

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Museums and cultural institutions have always been the first stop for millions of travelers, and the latest global survey showed that interest in history and art is breaking all previous records. The Theme Entertainment Association has released its annual attendance index, which reveals which cultural institutions have attracted the most visitors. While Asian institutions record incredible numbers and absolutely […] The article Published list of…

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The world's museums are a magnet. According to the latest 2025 report from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), China has the most reason to be proud – 12 of the 20 most popular museums in the world are located there. Number one is the Imperial Palace in Beijing, which was visited by 19 million people last year alone.

China clearly dominates the top 20 most visited museums in the world in 2025. 12 of them are from the Asian country, while Europe has only five representatives in the ranking.

The Louvre and Versailles are outside the top three, and the British Museum isn't even in the top 10. One country dominates the list of the world's 20 most frequently visited museums, occupying a staggering 12 positions!

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Euronews broke the news in Lyon, France on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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