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Strolling through a great museum is like taking a walk through the past or peeking into an artists mind to see their vision of the future. The links below will help you plan a vacation in great cities known for their visually stunning museums.

www.nycvp.com

New York City is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History. The city that never sleeps will keep an art enthusiast busy for days.

www.paris.org

The Musée du Louvre in Paris houses some of the most famous works of art in the world, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

www.choosechicago.com

Stay warm in 'The Windy City' by touring through the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and the DuSable Museum of African American History.

www.aboutmadrid.com

The Museo del Prado is considered one of the most important art galleries in the world because of the masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Botticelli, Rubens and Rembrandt, among others, that are displayed.

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Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion you're interested in? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

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"The Smithsonian shares artifacts, programs, and expertise with 160 museums and educational organizations in 40 states, Panama and Puerto Rico."

-- www.si.edu/Museums

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