National Museum of Visual Arts, Art museum in Parque Rodó, Montevideo, Uruguay

The National Museum of Visual Arts is a modern white building located in Parque Rodó with five exhibition halls displaying works across multiple levels. The space houses both Uruguayan and international artworks in a clean, organized layout.

The museum's collection began with works gathered by the Museo y Biblioteca Nacional, created on 18 July 1838. On 10 December 1911, law 3932 established the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, which opened in the left wing of the Teatro Solís before moving to its Parque Rodó pavilion. Argentine architect Clorindo Testa led its most extensive renovation in the 1970s, and a new first-floor room for temporary exhibitions was built in 1986.

The museum's name changed from National Museum of Fine Arts to National Museum of Visual Arts to reflect a broader scope. Its collection of about 6,500 works is mostly by Uruguayan artists, but only 22% are by women. The garden, designed by Leandro Silva Delgado, displays sculptures by Rimer Cardillo, Octavio Podestá and Joaquín Torres García.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with no admission fee, making it easy to visit multiple times. A library inside the building provides books and resources for anyone wanting to learn more.

An Argentine architect redesigned the building in the 1970s, creating the white facade that defines its appearance today. A new platform for temporary exhibitions was added in 1986, giving the museum flexibility to rotate shows.