15 Museums with Gardens As Impressive As Their Art Collections

One of the world's most famous landmarks, Versailles is home to an immaculate palace, estate, gardens, and an art museum containing more than 60,000 works of primarily 16th-19th French paintings and sculptures.

The Orangery, shown here, has been a focal point of the property since the 17th century. Sitting just below the palace, this stunning green space is defined as one of famed architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart's crowning achievements and houses citrus, palm, and pomegranate trees from all over Western Europe.

Located in Brumadinho, Brazil, Inhotim houses one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country and is one of the largest outdoor art centers in Latin America. It boasts a one-of-a-kind botanical collection containing rare species from every continent. This impressive institute serves not only to inspire beauty, but it also serves to educate visitors about biodiversity and conservation policies.

Exhibition Park is home to several of L.A.'s best museums, sports facilities, and parks and is located just south of The University of Southern California. The former agricultural park now houses the California Museum of Science and Industry, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science and Art, the National Armory, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and the Exhibition Park Rose Garden (formerly the Sunken Garden).

The gardens are home to more than 200 varieties of roses and several picnic spots for taking a lunch break after a long morning of perusing through the surrounding museums.

Proudly displayed behind the Pitti Palace, the world-famous Boboli Gardens is a must-see on a visit to Florence, Italy. The creation and development of this beautiful 111-acre green space spans 400 years, and has inspired many other European royal gardens in that time, including Versailles.

The Huntingdon is a research and educational institution in Pasadena, California that houses a world-class library, art museum, and gardens. Its botanical gardens takes up most of the property, boasting nearly 16,000 species of plants across more than a dozen themed gardens.

Located in Giverny, France, the museum is an homage to impressionism, which extends to the gardens. The wisteria-covered arches that lead to the entryway were inspired by Claude Monet, as is a second garden found on the museum's grounds.

A branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The Cloisters is devoted to the artistry and architecture of medieval Europe. The main structure was built from architectural remains that date from the 12th through the 15th centuries, but it's the gorgeous gardens that steal the show.

No, this isn't a scene from the Italian countryside—it's Miami. Offering a quieter refuge from the bustling city, the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is set on the estate of former businessman James Deering and houses his impressive collection of art and furniture. After his death, the home and grounds were donated to the county, becoming a National Historic Landmark.

One of the nation's most impressive suburban museums, the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, New York, highlights works spanning the 19th through 21st centuries. The main building is a stately Georgian-style manse built in the 1800s, with the perfectly manicured grounds reflecting the era of the estate.

Featuring Japanese art and landscape design, the Palm Beach museum transports you to another world. With four distinct gardens, it's the perfect destination for horticulture lovers.

Named after its founder, who was a major patron of the arts until her death in 1924, the Boston museum hosts an intimate collection of inspiring artworks. Designed with a Venetian flair, the whole property—including the gardens—is meant to be a cohesive work of art itself.

A section of Los Angeles's famed Getty Museum, the Getty Center is known for its intricate Central Garden, which features over 500 varieties of plants. Several other gardens and fountains dot the grounds and can be enjoyed by the public on a warm California day.