The Art Museum, the oldest museum in the province and the second in Colombia, was founded in 1881 in the Antioquia Library. In 188 …
The building, which houses the museum, was built in 1930 by architect Nel Rodriguez in the medieval Gothic style and resembles a F …
The museum was founded in 1978 by local artists belonging to the so-called Urban Revival Group. In 2009, the museum moved to a new …
Medellin is a city where history and contemporary art coexist at every turn. For those planning travel and cultural itineraries, the city offers a variety of museums and unusual displays, from classical painting to interactive spaces that make excursions lively and memorable.
Among the local attractions is the Museum of Antioquia, the oldest art museum in the province and the second most important in Colombia, founded in 1881 in the building of the library of Antioquia; there is a connection with the artistic tradition of the region. The Museum of Contemporary Art in Medellin was founded in 1978 by a group of local artists known as the Urban Revival Group and presents contemporary Colombian art practice. The Museum of El Castillo draws attention to the architecture: the building of 1930, designed by Nela Rodriguez in the style of medieval Gothic, is itself a unique part of the exhibition. The interactive museum in Medellín is located on the territory of the park “Barefoot”, the building is made in a postmodern style and offers fascinating educational exhibitions for visitors of all ages. In the vicinity of the city there are small private collections and cultural centers, which organically complement the main museum routes.
The museum life of Medellin is dynamic: temporary exhibitions, imported expositions and educational programs regularly replace each other, attracting both the local public and tourists. Individual museums host thematic projects, curatorial programs and inter-museum exchanges – this is a great opportunity to see rare works and new curatorial solutions in the format of short-term exhibitions. Keep an eye out for posters and museum sites so you don’t miss interesting events during the seasons of exhibitions and festivals.
Come to Medellín and incorporate the museum program into your trip: here you can easily make a busy itinerary for several days. To make excursions even more meaningful and comfortable, use the services of private guides - they will prompt the optimal routes, explain the context of the exhibits and discover little-known stories of the city. Book a guided tour and make a visit to Medellin an unforgettable cultural adventure.
