Things to do in Medellin, Antioquia Department: The Best Museums

June 5, 2021 Merry Kessler

Once infamous for dangerous gangs and drug activity, Medellin has been transformed. It’s now a vibrant destination for travelers seeking a culturally rich vacation. Medellin rises proudly from the belly of the Aburrá Valley, and its natural beauty makes a perfect setting for hiking, zip lining and horseback riding. Travel through lush jungle to Piedra de Penol, then climb the 740 steps to the top—a journey within a journey that rewards you with unforgettable views.
Restaurants in Medellin

1. Museo de la Natividad

Centro Comercial El Tesoro, Medellin Colombia +57 300 2687409 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/museodelanatividad/
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Museo de la Natividad

The Museum of the Nativity is a collection of 1600 nativities from many contries. The museum allows us to share the beauty, craft creativity, cultural representation of each town and the majesty that represents this collection.

2. Museo Etnografico Miguel Angel Builes

Carrera 81 52b 120, Medellin 050035 Colombia +57 300 8858444 [email protected] http://www.memab.org
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Museo Etnografico Miguel Angel Builes

The Museum has an inventory of more than two thousand ethnographic pieces of daily use, ritual and subsistence, representing different cultures of Colombia and other countries, arranged in five permanent exhibition halls: Amazonía, Antioquia and Chocó, Caribbean, Asia - Africa - Latin America and Archaeological Hall

3. La Pascasia

Cra. 42 # 4646, Medellin 050016 Colombia +57 4 5808660 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/casapascasia/
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La Pascasia

La Pascasia is an old house that works as a music venue, art gallery and bar-restaurant, located in Medellin's downtown and cultural district.

4. H by HDC

Carrera 43C Calle 7D - 23 Edificio ASTORGA LOFTS - Local 103, Medellin 050022 Colombia +57 4 4797291 [email protected] http://www.hbyhdc.net
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H by HDC

The H Gallery is a contemporary art and design gallery in Medellin, Colombia. ​ It works essentially with the artist HDC. ​ As a multi-faceted creator, HDC is a plastician and designer. He expresses himself through sculpture, painting, digital word and photography. ​ He also creates home designed creations.

5. Arte Loft Galeria

Carrera 34 8a 42, Medellin 050021 Colombia 354 16 52 [email protected] http://www.arte-loft.com
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Arte Loft Galeria

6. Fundacion Aburra

Calle 44A 72 35, Medellin 050002 Colombia +57 4 4137436 [email protected] http://www.fundacionaburra.org/
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Fundacion Aburra

the Aburra Museum is based in the investigation by the antropologycal Ricardo Saldarriaga who wrote the book “ El Paisa y sus Origenes” which relates the universal origin of the Antioquian human being. The museum has diverse art prehispanic´s pieces like a “poporos”, “canasteros”, tools, body ornaments and different divinities´ classes made of materials.

7. Casa Museo Gardeliana

Carrera 45 76 50, Medellin 050011 Colombia +57 4 4442633 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/museocasagardeliana/
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Casa Museo Gardeliana

8. Museo de Antioquia

Calle 52 #52-43, Medellin Colombia +57 4 2513636 http://www.museodeantioquia.co/
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Museo de Antioquia

Reviewed By mjj754

Nice museum with Botero park right outside. You are supposed to start on the 3rd floor & work your way down, that way you start with all the Botero's since you have just come off the plaza.

9. Museo del Agua EPM

Carrera 57 # 42-139 Parque de los Pies Descalzos, Medellin 050023 Colombia +57 4 3801790 [email protected] http://www.museodelaguaepm.com
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Museo del Agua EPM

Museo del Agua EPM is a space where science, technology and art come together through an interactive and scenic proposal that transcend the traditional tours by close and sensorial experiences around water.

10. Planetario de Medellin

Carrera 52 71-117, Medellin 050003 Colombia +57 4 5272222 [email protected] http://www.planetariomedellin.org
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Planetario de Medellin

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