( CNN ) -- Chicago 's remarkable architecture is far from the only thing that earns the city rave reviews . The Windy City is also home to the world 's top museum , according to TripAdvisor users . Glowing reviews over a recent 12-month period have earned the Art Institute of Chicago the top ranking in TripAdvisor 's Travelers ' Choice awards for museums . The institute 's vast collection of impressionist , post-impressionist and American paintings has evidently made a lasting impression on museum-goers . The pointillist masterpiece `` A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte '' by Georges Seurat and Grant Wood 's `` American Gothic , '' featuring a long-faced Midwestern couple , are among the most recognizable works in the museum 's collection . The global museum list , released Tuesday , ranks 25 of the world 's best museums based on an algorithm that factors in the quality and quantity of reviews over a year-long period . The results are sometimes surprising . The Louvre , the world 's most visited museum , comes in at No . 19 on the global list , behind lesser-known museums such as Stockholm 's Vasa Museum ( No . 13 ) and the Instituto Ricardo Brennand in Recife , Brazil ( No . 17 ) . `` The list features some iconic spots such as the Met in New York City ( No . 7 ) , in addition to some museums that may not be household names , '' said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Julie Cassetina . In addition to the worldwide list , TripAdvisor also compiled dedicated lists for the United States , Asia , Canada , the United Kingdom , Europe , South America and the South Pacific . Click through the gallery above to see the world 's top museums . Related : World 's most visited museums . Now is a good time to visit a U.S. museum . On September 27 , Smithsonian magazine is hosting a museum day with participating institutions across the United States . Free admission , a Smithsonian Institution mainstay , will be extended to include participating museums . Register for tickets online .
TripAdvisor users rank world 's top museums . The Art Institute of Chicago ranks above the Louvre . Museums in Mexico and Russia round out the top three spots on the global list .