Admit it, we've all been there, visiting our favorite museum and fighting the overwhelming urge to "accidentally" touch the canvas while pointing out a particularly skilled brushstroke. There's just something about being in the presence of a work of art that's worth more than what most of us will earn in a lifetime that really gets the blood flowing. It also doesn't help that the only thing that's usually standing between you and a priceless work is the aloof security guard 10 feet away. Combine all those variables with general human clumsiness and of course stupidity, and the possibility of a few museum catastrophes is certain. Find out what happened when these museum-goers get too close for comfort with The Worst Accidents That Have Taken Place in Museums and Galleries.
The Worst Accidents That Have Taken Place in Museums and Galleries
These art mishaps have resulted in thousands of dollars in damage.
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