Museo Casa de la Memoria, History museum in La Candelaria, Medellín, Colombia
Museo Casa de la Memoria is a history museum in Medellín dedicated to documenting violence and social transformation. Its rooms display photographs, personal objects, and digital installations that capture the lives and experiences of people during difficult periods.
The museum opened in 2011 in a concrete building designed by architect Jorge A. Gaviria. Its permanent exhibition addresses Colombia's drug-related and civil conflicts since 1948, focusing on both victims and perpetrators. In 2015 it received the German-French Antonio Nariño Human Rights Prize from the German and French embassies.
The museum shares stories of people whose lives were shaped by violence and creates space to think about healing and moving forward together. Visitors encounter how communities are learning to process their past and rebuild relationships.
The museum is free to enter and located near Medellín's city center, easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should allow time to move through the exhibitions at their own pace, as the content is emotionally meaningful.
The museum's concrete building, shaped like a tunnel, was designed by architect Jorge A. Gaviria. In 2015 it received the German-French Antonio Nariño Human Rights Award from the German and French embassies. Interactive screens tell the stories of individual victims.
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