Museo de Arte Moderno de Barranquilla

The Museo de Arte Moderno de Barranquilla is an art museum in this Colombian port city that occupies six floors and displays over 400 artworks. The collection focuses on Latin American artists across multiple mediums, with works spanning different periods and styles.

The museum grew from an informal initiative starting in 1974 but became an official institution in 1994. A major shift occurred when it moved into the former Coltabaco building, where its current structure and identity took shape.

The museum serves as a gathering place where local artists and art enthusiasts encounter contemporary works and exchange ideas about modern creativity. It hosts screenings and discussions that help shape how people in the city think about art today.

The building is centrally located in the city and offers good visitor infrastructure across multiple floors for exploring the collection at your own pace. The space is easy to navigate and allows you to spend as much or as little time as you wish in each area.

The building features a large mural by Alejandro Obregon titled 'Cosas del Aire', which creates a striking visual anchor within the space. This artwork becomes part of the visitor's experience as they move through the halls.

Inception: 1994

Official opening: 1994

Website: http://mambq.org

GPS coordinates: 11.10189,-74.80136

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25