Playing an essential cultural role, galleries and museums are indispensable when it comes to preserving and celebrating great artists, from Old Masters to contemporary trailblazers. While any idea of 'the best' is highly subjective when it comes to art, we've narrowed down some of the most prestigious places across the globe in which the art world's most celebrated treasures can be found.

Read on to discover where you can view the greatest art around the world...