Louvre Museum in Paris, France is Former Louvre Palace One of the greatest in the world Created in the reign of Philippe Augustus in 1204 and has been added to many times, including giant glass pyramids. Designed by American-Chinese architect Ming Pei for use as a museum entrance. Covering the space on the Napoleonic court. Famous Art Museums One of the oldest in the world Opened in 1793, the building was formerly a royal palace. It is now home to more than 35,000 pieces of world-class art and exhibits.