Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz once called museums “wormholes to other worlds.” And if we stick with this description, then we can assure you that there will be plenty of new and fascinating worlds to discover in the new year.

And while the pandemic has been very challenging for cultural institutions — delaying new projects and affecting revenues — it has also shown us what an important role museums have in society, not just in educating the public but also in bringing people together.

So, to get you excited about travel in the new year, we rounded up the most noteworthy museum openings around the globe. And while topics span everything from medieval art to NFTs, the locations are also incredibly varied. From robot-built futuristic spheres to underwater sculpture gardens, the new museums opening in 2022 have something to offer every type of traveler.

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