Caracas Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts occupies two distinctive buildings designed by Carlos Raúl Villanueva: a 1930s neoclassical structure and a 1970s six-story modern building.

Founded in 1917 and officially opened in 1918, the museum initially operated from the Palacio de las Academias before relocating to its current location.

The museum houses significant collections of Egyptian and Chinese art, along with eighteen galleries featuring permanent and temporary exhibitions of international works.

Located in Plaza de los Museos, the institution maintains regular exhibitions across multiple floors and includes a store offering contemporary art pieces.

The museum complex integrates two contrasting architectural styles, with the neoclassical building featuring a central courtyard adorned with a pond and willow tree.

Location: Libertador Municipality

Location: San Agustín

Inception: July 24, 1917

Architects: Carlos Raúl Villanueva

Official opening: October 19, 1918

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, brutalist architecture

Operator: Fundación Museos Nacionales

Address: Plaza de los Museos S/N°

Website: http://mba.fmn.gob.ve

GPS coordinates: 10.50064,-66.89697

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55