As the pandemic took over the world, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions closed their doors to adhere to new social distancing regulations. But don't worry. Bored Panda is here to help. We put together a list of cool museum exhibits so you could get your fix of culture even before these places open up again. And we included something for every taste as well. We're talking a WWII mannequin that looks like Bruce Willis. A miniature Volkswagen Beetle that found its way into a beetle collection. You name it. So continue scrolling and check out the entries. They should please your inner snob in no time.

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This Powerful Quote At The End Of The Holocaust Museum In Washington

Museum exhibit featuring Martin Niemöller's famous quote on a wall.

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    Art Museum That Was Closed Due To Virus Outbreak Rearranged Exhibition So It Can Be Seen From Outside - Day Or Night. Salo, Finland

    Visitors admiring museum exhibits through large windows at dusk.

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    The Two-Sided Statue Of Mephistopheles And Margaretta (19th Century) At The Salar Jung Museum In India. The Sculpture Is Carved Out Of A Single Log Of Sycamore Wood. Artist Unknown

    Two wooden sculptures in a museum exhibit, each figure wearing detailed, period-style clothing.

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    #4

    Someone In This Museum Has A Sense Of Humor

    Unusual museum exhibit featuring various beetles and a small orange car model on display.

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    #5

    There Is A Tiny Museum In Kyoto, Japan With Some Very Unusual Opening Hours

    Unique Ukiyoe Museum sign with humorous opening hours, shared online; small building with bicycle outside.

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    #6

    This Tiny UFO That Crash Landed On The Wall Of A Technology Museum

    Mini UFO exhibit attached to a brick wall, shared on social media by amazed museum visitors.

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    #7

    Took A Trip Out To Peabody Essex Museum Last Weekend. This Exhibit Didn’t Disappoint

    Intricately designed museum exhibit casting ornate shadows on walls, captivating visitors.

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    #8

    This Museum Taking A Shot At FedEx In One Of Their Displays

    Museum exhibit showing a FedEx envelope with a humorous note about Hadrosaur eggs and responsibility.

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    #9

    “Exploded” Ford Model T At The Henry Ford Museum Of Innovation

    Disassembled vintage car exhibit suspended, showcasing museum's intricate display of historic vehicles.

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    #10

    This Museum In Berlin Has ‘Touchable’ Versions Of Their Paintings For Blind People

    Unique museum exhibits showcasing innovative art techniques, featuring paintings and 3D textile sculptures.

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    #11

    This Sign At An Outdoor Exhibit For A Museum

    Humorous museum exhibit sign about not feeding wild animals, warning they might want cell phones.

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    #12

    The Henry Ford Museum In Detroit Is Home To The Actual Bus That Rosa Parks Protested On

    Vintage bus exhibit on display in a museum, featuring "Cleveland Ave" route sign and green and yellow design.

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    #13

    Autism Sign At The History Of Miami Museum

    Sensory backpacks available for checkout at museum, including headphones, fidget toys, and more to enhance the exhibit experience.

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    #14

    Found At A Snake Exhibit

    Museum exhibit sign humorously bans Parseltongue, referencing Harry Potter.

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    #15

    Our Local Museum Decided To Add A Floppy Disc To The Fossils Section

    Museum exhibit showcasing ancient fossils and artifacts, displayed in a glass case with detailed labels.

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    #16

    This Musical Instrument Museum Has An Air Guitar On Display

    Empty guitar case displayed in a museum exhibit, showcasing its interior with an informational plaque beside it.

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    #17

    There’s A Replica Of The Moon In The Natural History Museum

    Large moon exhibit in museum hall with blue lighting, captivating visitors.

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    #18

    A Mummified Dinosaur In A Museum In Canada

    Dinosaur fossil exhibit in a museum amazes visitors, captured in shared online photos.

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    #19

    A Museum In Kenya Has Little Funding, So They Improvised And Created Their Dinosaurs With Clay

    Dinosaur exhibit in a museum showcasing prehistoric models, shared online by amazed visitors.

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    #20

    At The Science Museum In London

    Complex carbohydrates depicted as cartoon bread, potato, and noodles, each pondering philosophical questions.

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    #21

    Caravan Of Camels In The Eye Of A Needle, Museum Of Miniatures, Prague

    Microscopic camel exhibit in needle eye delights museum visitors.

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    #22

    I Was At The National Gallery In Slovakia And Noticed They Use Star Wars Wallpaper On One Of The Walls In A 19th Century Art Exhibit

    Museum exhibit featuring a bust, portrait, and wallpaper with Star Wars motifs.

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    #23

    This Display In Ashmolean Museum Shows How Touching Artwork Affects Material

    Museum exhibit encouraging touch, displaying number 5041380, highlights impact on fragile materials.

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    #24

    Sand Museum In Tottori Japan. How Does Someone Create This Out Of Sand?

    Intricate sand sculpture of a historical couple at a museum exhibit, showcasing detailed artistry and cultural heritage.

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    #25

    The Holocaust Memorial Museum In Detroit Has A Tree Made From The Sapling Of Anne Frank’s Tree

    A lone tree art installation viewed through museum window, part of an amazing exhibit.

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    #26

    Whale Sculpture At The Museum

    Museum exhibit depicting a shipwreck encased in a transparent blue whale model on display.

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    #27

    Knitted Glass At The Glass Museum In Seattle

    Glass art exhibit resembling knitting needles in a museum display case.

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    #28

    Passing Through Columbus, Had To Stop By The Cartoon Museum To See The C&H Section

    Museum exhibit featuring framed cartoon art and a painted tiger on the wall.

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    #29

    Athens Airport Has An In-House Museum Where Ancient Artifacts, Uncovered During Its Construction, Are Exhibited

    Museum exhibit with various artifacts displayed in glass cases, well-lit room showcasing historical items.

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    #30

    The Tardis On This Dinosaur Museum’s Wall Mural

    Dinosaur exhibit in a museum, featuring lifelike prehistoric forest scene with trees and plants.

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    #31

    The National Holocaust Museum In DC Puts Screens With Graphic Images Behind Cement Barriers So Children Can't See Them

    Museum exhibit display with information panels, showcasing artifacts and history behind a concrete barrier.

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    #32

    A Firetruck Crushed By The Collapsing Of The Twin Towers At The 9/11 Museum

    Museum exhibit of twisted fire truck remains.

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    #33

    At A Da Vinci Exhibition In Italy. Non-Art Pieces Had To Be Labeled

    Museum exhibit labeled chair with a sign clarifying it's not art.

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    #34

    Museum In Vienna Has A Sense Of Humor

    Museum exhibit with projected text reading "paintings are disgusting" against a building wall at night.

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    #35

    This Balloon Dog Sculpture With Organs And Bones, Found In A Museum

    Transparent balloon dog sculpture with visible internal anatomy, captivating museum exhibit shared online.

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    #36

    The Floor At The London Science Museum Is Made Of Mini-Chromosomes

    Museum exhibit floor with textured patterns reflecting light from a nearby window.

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    #37

    Tom And Jerry Museum, Japan

    Museum exhibit featuring Tom and Jerry, with 3D figures and screens showcasing iconic scenes from the cartoon.

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    #38

    This "Where Are You From" Map At The Aurora Museum In Reykjavík, Iceland

    World map exhibit with colorful pins marking locations, an amazing museum display shared online.

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    #39

    These Movie Tickets From The Ghibli Museum Are Made From Frames From Different Ghibli Movies

    Ghibli Museum film strip exhibits held by a visitor, showcasing colorful animated scenes.

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    #40

    This Delorean On This Dinosaur Museum’s Wall Mural

    Dinosaur mural in a museum exhibit, depicting a prehistoric forest scene with lush greenery and ancient creatures.

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    #41

    Oh No - Titanic Artifacts Damaged By Water

    Sign for Titanic artifact exhibit closure due to water damage, shared as an amazing museum exhibit moment online.

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    #42

    This Mannequin From A WW2 Themed Museum In Normandy Looks Like Bruce Willis

    Military museum exhibit featuring a mannequin in uniform with a flight cap, seated on a vintage scooter, showcasing wartime attire.

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    #43

    Museum Reconstruction Of Roman Armor

    Ancient armor exhibit with rusted and restored metal pieces displayed in a museum setting.

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    #44

    My Hometown Museum Has A Section On Millennial Toys

    Museum exhibit showcasing 1981-1996 pop culture with toys, posters, and memorabilia.

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