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National Museum of Art - Museo Nacional de Arte

Comercio y Socabaya, La Paz 1190, Bolivia
2408600
Ranked #13 of 29 attractions in La Paz
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: Inside this 1775 colonial-style building is an outstanding collection of famous Bolivian colonial artwork as well as some modern art.
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Manchester
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Not special but some interesting odds and ends (the military angel paintings for instance) nice cafe.

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This museum is the place to visit if you want to take in the history of Bolivian painting all in one place. Collections are well organized and documented, and museum staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Also, it is housed in one of the most beautiful old mansions of La Paz, lovingly preserved and quiet, though it sits just a few... More

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Boston
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The museum was small, but for the low price of entry it was worth paying just to see the courtyard - a great example of colonial architecture. There were several floors of religious art, as well as some more modern pieces by Bolivian artists.

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Chester, NS
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Besides being at Murillo square, which is a fantastic place for people watching, this art gallery has a really nice balance of new and old art. Highly recommend putting it on your list.

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Long BEach, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This was a wonderful museum, beautifully displayed and curated. Colonial religious art was presented thematically, showing some of the distinctive, (and eccentric) features of Andean art - guardian angels with blunderbuses, the trinity with three identical Jesus faces, and modern art collection had some spectular artists we never see in the US

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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Has a decent collection, worth a little time if you are around the area.

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Montreal, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

Worthy of a visit, very nice permanent exhibit an temporary ones are a must if you live or often hang out at La Paz.

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La Paz, Bolivia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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Kobe, Japan
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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