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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

Parque Central, Caracas 1090, Venezuela
068 51 5265
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Museo de Arte Comtemporáneo - CAracas
Museo Arte Contemporáneo - CAracas
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo - Caracas
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Ranked #5 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of modern art in South America, this world-class museum has high quality works by Picasso, Matisse, Joan Miro... more » Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of modern art in South America, this world-class museum has high quality works by Picasso, Matisse, Joan Miro and other modern masters. « less
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Used to be excellent years ago”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It used to be excellent, but the socialist government thinks art is a capitalistic illness, I have heard many works have been removed

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Caracas, Venezuela
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“It's been so long...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I remember my experience as very positive, i would like to go back

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“Good collection, but not a good museum.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011
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As other reviewers have noted, the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo has a fine collection of modern art. The museum is all the more rewarding because the quality of its collection is rare in Latin America, and its ambience is a welcome relief from its shabby neighborhood and the dangerous city of Caracas. Admission is free. However the museum itself--the building,... More

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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“A surprising find, and so welcoming!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2010
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When looking for some cultural experiences in Caracas, there are a number of art and historical museums to visit around town, but none like this! This museum not only boasts a wide selection of Picasso sketches and art pieces, but notable pieces from contemporary artists around the world. I even noted a wall dedicated to an artist from my hometown... More

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Valencia, Venezuela
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“fantastico”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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“características del museo”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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“Cultura!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Maracay, Venezuela
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“tiene buena intencion”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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“una buena cultura para ver.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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“Excelente”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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