Medellín Museum of Modern Art

The Medellín Museum of Modern Art is an art museum with distinctive architecture composed of stacked boxes creating multiple terraces with both interior and exterior circulation areas. The different levels enable varied pathways through the exhibition spaces and create a diverse visitor experience.

The museum was founded in 1978 and transformed a former steel factory site into a cultural complex within the Ciudad del Río urban development project. This conversion of an old industrial site marked a turning point for the neighborhood's cultural and urban revitalization.

The museum displays works by Débora Arango, an artist born in Medellín, and features rotating exhibitions of contemporary Latin American art throughout the year. These collections reflect the artistic voice of the region and make local as well as continental perspectives visible.

The building provides wheelchair accessibility and multiple exhibition spaces across different levels. An adjacent public park connects directly to the site and offers additional outdoor areas to explore.

The building design draws inspiration from local barrio structures and uses brick to enable future expansions through additional structures. This flexible construction method allows the museum complex to evolve and grow organically over time.

Location: Medellín

Inception: 1978

Official opening: 1978

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://elmamm.org

GPS coordinates: 6.22361,-75.57417

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42