Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas de Uruguay, Decorative arts museum in central Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas de Uruguay is a decorative arts museum in central Montevideo that displays national and international collections. The exhibition occupies the Palacio Taranco, an impressive building filled with rooms of furniture, ceramics, textiles, and other decorated objects from many periods.
History
The museum was founded in 1972 and occupies a building from the early 20th century that was constructed during a period of urban growth and architectural development in Montevideo. This era shaped the city with new building styles and established it as a cultural center.
Culture
The museum displays ceramics, textiles, and furniture from different periods that reflect local and international artistic movements. These objects tell the story of artistic connections between Uruguay and Europe across centuries.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours plus educational programs for schools and groups that need advance reservation. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the various rooms and examine the collections at leisure.
Did you know?
The building itself exemplifies the architecture that emerged in Montevideo at the start of the 20th century, and its rooms reveal how wealthier residents lived during that time. These details of interior design and decoration make a visit about more than just viewing artwork.
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