Museo Gurvich
This art museum beside Plaza Constitución displays colorful works by José Gurvich, a student of Torres García, with Jewish and rural imagery.
José Gurvich (1927-1974) was born in Lithuania, moved to Uruguay as a child, and became one of the most important students in Torres García's studio. His later works draw on life in Israeli kibbutzim and his time in New York, with bright colors and densely packed figures. The museum occupies an older building beside Plaza Constitución, with paintings, ceramics and sculpture displayed across several floors in a modern layout. Admission is low-cost, and the museum is often closed on Sundays. A visit takes about 45 minutes and pairs well with the Torres García Museum.
Opening hours
About Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo
- Ciudad Vieja
- Museo Andes 1972
- Museo Torres García
- Solís Theatre
- Palacio Taranco
- Plaza Independencia
- Palacio Salvo