It was only a matter of time before people could use the Internet to visit a museum. If you're looking for cultured fun on the cheap, visit Rembrandt in Southern California. This virtual exhibition shows and explains 14 paintings by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn that are also on view in five Southern California museums, including the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Hammer Museum. Our region happens to boast the third-largest collection of Rembrandt paintings in the nation, surpassed only by New York City and Washington, D.C.
Rembrandt in Southern California is a great guide for those who aren't so familiar with analyzing artwork. Study up on the paintings before seeing the real works of art, or tour the pieces at your own pace. You can even print out an exhibition guide for packing along if you decide to visit the paintings. The site offers a unique guide to exploring these significant works, pointing out the minutiae in Rembrandt's brush strokes and texture work. An audio tour rounds out the whole museum experience, providing a personal docent in the form of directors and curators. Admission to the Rembrandt in Southern California exhibit is free and its doors are open 24 hours, seven days a week.
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