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 institution was founded in 1911 as a museum of fine arts and first showed its collection at the Solís Theatre before relocating. The building received a major redesign in the 1970s that gave it its current modern appearance.
The museum displays works by artists who shaped Uruguayan art, including painters like Juan Manuel Blanes and Pedro Figari. You can see artistic styles that defined the country across different periods.
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.
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