About Museo de Antioquia
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The Museo de Antioquia in Medellín stands as a cultural cornerstone in the vibrant La Candelaria neighborhood. Housed in a former city hall with grand patios and botanical gardens, it offers an atmosphere blending historical grandeur with contemporary art displays, inviting visitors into an immersive creative space.
Highlights include permanent galleries such as the Botero Room, showcasing over a hundred paintings and sculptures by Medellín-born Fernando Botero, renowned for his voluptuous, expressive figures that mix sensuality and satire. Other rooms explore colonial and republican art, intercultural dialogues, 19th- and 20th-century works, and tributes to Pedro Nel Gómez's massive murals. Rotating exhibitions feature national and international pieces, complemented by a library, cafés, a restaurant, and a gift shop.
Adjacent Plaza Botero displays monumental outdoor sculptures, enhancing the museum's appeal. This venue celebrates Colombia's artistic legacy, providing deep insights into regional identity and creativity for art enthusiasts and explorers alike.
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- 10:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:30
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- 10:00 – 17:30
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
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