Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Plaza La Paz

The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Plaza La Paz is an art museum housed in a 19th-century building with wrought iron balconies and stained glass windows on Avenida 16 de julio. Inside, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from different artists are displayed throughout the space.

The museum was established in 1984 on an avenue that once housed diplomatic delegations and luxurious residences. The location reflects the city's artistic development and cultural growth over time.

The museum displays both national and international contemporary artworks and provides space for artists to express their current perspectives and social concerns through different mediums. The exhibitions present pieces that connect local themes with global artistic tendencies.

The museum is easily accessible from Avenida 16 de julio and provides access to all collections during open hours. It is helpful to allow enough time to thoroughly explore the different exhibitions on display.

In 2014, the museum hosted a special exhibition featuring Bolivian artists who drew inspiration from a Mexican comedian's work. This unusual collaboration brought together local artistic traditions with broader Latin American pop culture.

Location: La Paz Department

Inception: 1984

Official opening: 1984

GPS coordinates: -16.50257,-68.13225

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01