Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (MNAV)
This is Uruguay's largest art museum, with works by national treasures such as Blanes and Figari and Torres García. Admission is free.
The National Museum of Visual Arts is in Parque Rodó and holds more than 6,000 works. It is the best starting point for Uruguayan art history: Juan Manuel Blanes's large historical oil paintings, Pedro Figari's colorful small works depicting candombe dances and rural life, Torres García's constructivist works, and temporary contemporary art exhibitions. Admission is free, and the museum is closed on Mondays. The spacious and bright building makes a visit of about one to one and a half hours, and it is a good choice for a rainy day.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sun 13:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Parque Rodó
- Punta Carretas Shopping
- Castillo Pittamiglio
- Feria de Tristán Narvaja
- La Rambla & Pocitos Beach
- Punta Carretas Lighthouse
- Palacio Municipal & Mirador Panorámico
- Monumento a La Carreta