Find Famous Paintings & Their Museums
Find which museum has the artwork you want to see in person.
Search 6,580+ artworks across 489+ museums worldwide
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Most Searched Masterpieces
These are the paintings people search for most. Click any artwork to see its museum location and visiting details.
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Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci, 1503
Louvre, Paris, Paris
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The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer, 1665
Mauritshuis, The Hague
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The Scream
Edvard Munch, 1893
National Gallery of Norway, Oslo
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Nighthawks
Edward Hopper, 1942
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
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American Gothic
Grant Wood, 1930
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
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The Night Watch
Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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The Kiss
Gustav Klimt, 1908
Belvedere Museum, Vienna
Explore by Era
Journey through 600 years of art history. From Renaissance masters to Modern pioneers.
Featured Artists
Find every painting by your favorite artist and which museums display their work. Click an artist to see their full catalog.
Top Museums
The world's best art museums and what's inside them. Click a museum to see its collection and famous paintings.
Top Art Cities
Planning a trip? These cities have the highest concentration of famous artworks. See what's in each city.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is Masterpiece Locator?
Masterpiece Locator is a free tool that tells you exactly where famous paintings are displayed. Search for any artwork and we'll show you the museum name, city, country, and basic visiting information. No more guessing which museum has the painting you want to see. The database includes over 3,600 artworks across 440+ museums worldwide.
QHow do I use this tool to plan a museum visit?
Start by searching for a painting or artist you want to see. We'll show you which museum has it. From there, you can browse other works at that same museum to see what else is worth your time. Many people use this to plan art trips by finding which cities have the most paintings on their bucket list. You can also explore by art movement or time period to find related works nearby.
QWhy do some famous paintings not have images?
Copyright. Many 20th and 21st century artworks are still protected, so we can't display images without permission. You'll still see the title, artist, year, and museum location. Older works (pre-1900) are typically in the public domain and will have images. This is standard practice for art databases.
QWhat's the difference between a museum and a private collection?
Museums are public institutions where you can buy a ticket and see the art. Private collections are owned by individuals or families and usually aren't open to visitors. We focus on museums and public galleries so you can actually go see the work. Some private collections do loan pieces to museums for special exhibitions.
QHow do I find art near me?
Use the Cities page to browse art by location. We list major art cities like Paris, New York, London, Amsterdam, and Florence with the museums and masterpieces in each. You can also search for a specific museum to see its full collection. Great for planning a weekend trip or finding what's within driving distance.
QCan paintings move between museums?
Yes, but it's rare for major works. Icons like the Mona Lisa, Starry Night, and Girl with a Pearl Earring stay put. Museums do loan pieces for temporary exhibitions, usually 3-6 months. Lesser-known works rotate more often. If you're traveling specifically to see one painting, it's worth confirming with the museum before you go.
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