Experts' Choice Award Museo Casa de la Memoria
What the experts agree on
A moving, artistically presented museum confronting Medellín's violent conflict—experts call it a harrowing but essential stop for understanding the city's past and its path toward hope.
Fodor's "This museum bears witness to the nation's tempestuous and violent past by commemorating the victims, investigating the roots of the conflict, and offering a hopeful view of the future." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This harrowing museum dedicated to the urban conflict in Medellín is a must-visit for travelers wanting to fully understand the city." Full review
Frommer's "A series of exhibits present the horrors of Colombia’s violent war...most of the spaces, which aim to be artistic rather than educational, are powerful and compelling in a visceral way. " Full review
Afar Magazine "This sobering museum reminds visitors that Colombia’s beauty, natural and otherwise, has often coexisted with civil war and its brutal violence. Galleries present stories and images as..." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Museo Casa de La Memoria looks at the city’s past through the lens of those that have been displaced as a result of Colombia’s conflicts and massacres. The free museum has three..."
