If you’re a passionate museums dweller visiting Colombia, you’ll have quite a few amazing attractions to discover in Medellín. This notorious South American city is home to many museums that explore the country’s rich history and culture, and here are three that you should put on your travel itinerary.
Antioquia Museum
If you’re an art lover visiting Medellín, this is one of the first museums you should consider checking out. It opened its doors all the way back in 1881, and it’s best known for its large collection of works by native artists Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez, but its modern collection is also pretty impressive.
Museum of Modern Art
Art lovers who prefer contemporary art should take some time to check out Medellín’s Museum of Modern Art. Its collection of modern art pieces is pretty impressive, and the museum is best known for dedicating significant space to the famed Colombian artist Débora Arango.
Parque Explora
Interactive science museums are on the rise these days, and Medellín has one in store. Parque Explora is heaven on Earth for fans of science and technology and you can find everything from hands-on exhibits and planetarium to South America’s largest freshwater aquarium on its grounds.