A project by The Introvert Traveler
ArtAtlas: the art map that shows where to see 23,000 artworks
Paintings, sculptures, frescoes and architecture by 434 artists, located in 1,600+ museums, churches and palaces across 820 cities in 60 countries. Free, curated by hand, work by work.
What you can do with ArtAtlas
See where an artist is
Pick an artist and the map shows every museum and church holding their work, with how many pieces each one has. The fastest way to plan a trip around Caravaggio, Rubens or Vermeer.
Explore a city
Filter by city or country and see which places hold the most important works, ranked by how much there is to see.
Know what is inside
Every venue card lists its key works, with a star on the ones not to miss, plus practical links: directions, official website, skip-the-line tickets and guided tours.
Curated, not scraped
Each artwork is entered and checked by hand: attribution, current location, image. A discovery atlas for travelers, built over years of research.
How to use the map
The map shows places, the places hold the artworks. A few ways in:
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Choose an artist
Start typing a name in the Artist field. The map switches to "where to see" mode: only the places holding that artist's work, each with its count.
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Filter by city or country
Planning a trip? Narrow the map to your destination. The side list ranks the places in view by number of artworks.
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Open a venue
Click a museum or church to see its key works, search among everything it holds, and find tickets, tours and directions.
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Open an artwork
See the image full screen, with author, date, technique and further reading. Click the artist's name to see all their works on the map.
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Share the view
Every view has its own address. Save or send the link and the map opens exactly as you left it.
Read more about art
Recent art stories from the blog:
Frequently asked questions
What is ArtAtlas?
ArtAtlas is an interactive art map. Traditional guides start from places; ArtAtlas starts from the artworks and tells you where they are. Search by artist, title, city or country and see the museums, churches and palaces where the works can be seen in person.
How many artworks are included?
About 23,000 artworks by 434 artists, in more than 1,600 venues across 60 countries, with a focus on European and Italian art. The catalog keeps growing with new artists and venues.
Is it free?
Yes. The map is free to use on desktop and mobile, with no account required.
Does ArtAtlas only include famous masterpieces?
No. Famous works are there, marked with a star when they are not to be missed, but the goal is also to surface lesser-known works that travelers might otherwise walk past.
Can I use ArtAtlas to plan an art-focused trip?
Yes, that is what it is built for. Choose an artist to see where they are best represented, or filter a city to see which places hold the most. Venue cards include tickets, guided tours and directions.
Are artworks linked to articles on the blog?
Many venues and artworks link to in-depth articles on The Introvert Traveler, with historical context and travel notes.
Evolution of ArtAtlas
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A faster, rebuilt map
New architecture: the map now loads in under 300 KB instead of 13 MB, with the biggest gains on phones. New "where to see" mode for artists, search inside each venue, and catalog updates that reach the map without republishing.
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Growing the catalog
Shareable links for every view, clickable artist names, full-screen images, skip-the-line tickets and guided tours, and dozens of new artists from Donatello to Pollock.
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It's alive!
The early Tableau prototype is retired and ArtAtlas launches as a standalone map.