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"Museo Casa de la Memoria 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 well as survivor, victim, and ex-combatant testimonies. Many artists have contributed portrayals of the war—but perhaps the experience with the strongest emotional impact at the museumis simply watching thevideos in whichvictims of the violence tell their stories. By Travesías"

The Perfect Week in Colombia

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"Museo Casa de la Memoria 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 well as survivor, victim, and ex-combatant testimonies. Many artists have contributed portrayals of the war—but perhaps the experience with the strongest emotional impact at the museumis simply watching thevideos in whichvictims of the violence tell their stories. By Travesías"

Essential Guide to Medellín

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"Museo Casa de la Memoria 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 well as survivor, victim, and ex-combatant testimonies. Many artists have contributed portrayals of the war—but perhaps the experience with the strongest emotional impact at the museumis simply watching thevideos in whichvictims of the violence tell their stories. By Travesías"

The Best Things to Do in Colombia

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Jimi Holley

Google

I was moved to tears by the exhibitions. I have known about the struggles of the people of Medellin and the rest of Colombia but this museum made it so more real to me. This is why I get so angry when my friends from the United States mention former drug dealers as a reference to Medellin. They need to visit and understand what the people have endured and now flourish.

Atlas

Google

The Casa de la Memoria Museum was established by victims and organizations aiming to address the impacts of armed conflict and violence in Medellín, Antioquia, and across Colombia. It stands as a place for public acknowledgment and healing, utilizing various forms of expression, including art, cultural events, and academic discussions. Overall, the museum is relatively small but packed with informative exhibits. It includes an outdoor garden area, which provides exciting views of the museum's structure, especially toward the front entrance walkway. Visitors are advised to stay close to the museum, as some nearby areas can be less welcoming due to the occasional presence of homeless individuals and shady areas. I felt comfortable visiting during the day, but I'm unsure about the atmosphere during the evening or night.

Lukas Hessel

Google

Excellent! Unfortunately, not everything available in Spanish. But there is a good audio guide with the app in English. Bring your headphones. You can pre download the English audio guide and use it offline.

Logan Gooding

Google

A small but important museum with many stories to tell. Very glad I took some time to go.

Emily Bullock

Google

Free Museum to help contextualize Medellín/colombia’s tumultuous history. Moving and varied artifacts from music to photos. Many interactive pieces. Especially great for Spanish speakers. If you’re an English speaker-bring your headphones. There’s a an audio tour that would be helpful.

Linda EUCAR

Google

If you visit Medellín, you have to do this museum as it gives you a different perspective on the people and their stories. There's audio guide in English and French, free of costs and available on the Play Store 😀

Rafael “Pretty Honest Reviews” Restrepo

Google

Small museum, more or less one full floor, with three other exhibition rooms that were not available when we went. You will learn a lot about the armed conflict, violence, disappearing people, trafficking etc. There is a lot of stories and a lot of videos and information about the history of this country. It’s a must visit. Just so you know, museum closes at 530 and not at 6 which is what they list on their website. I recommend 90 minutes to 2 hours for visiting this

Robert

Google

Great museum, free entry. You have to come here if you want to learn about the history of Medellín and Colombia as a whole. Knowing Spanish is a huge advantage.

Jimi Holley

Google

I was moved to tears by the exhibitions. I have known about the struggles of the people of Medellin and the rest of Colombia but this museum made it so more real to me. This is why I get so angry when my friends from the United States mention former drug dealers as a reference to Medellin. They need to visit and understand what the people have endured and now flourish.

Atlas

Google

The Casa de la Memoria Museum was established by victims and organizations aiming to address the impacts of armed conflict and violence in Medellín, Antioquia, and across Colombia. It stands as a place for public acknowledgment and healing, utilizing various forms of expression, including art, cultural events, and academic discussions. Overall, the museum is relatively small but packed with informative exhibits. It includes an outdoor garden area, which provides exciting views of the museum's structure, especially toward the front entrance walkway. Visitors are advised to stay close to the museum, as some nearby areas can be less welcoming due to the occasional presence of homeless individuals and shady areas. I felt comfortable visiting during the day, but I'm unsure about the atmosphere during the evening or night.

Lukas Hessel

Google

Excellent! Unfortunately, not everything available in Spanish. But there is a good audio guide with the app in English. Bring your headphones. You can pre download the English audio guide and use it offline.

Logan Gooding

Google

A small but important museum with many stories to tell. Very glad I took some time to go.

Emily Bullock

Google

Free Museum to help contextualize Medellín/colombia’s tumultuous history. Moving and varied artifacts from music to photos. Many interactive pieces. Especially great for Spanish speakers. If you’re an English speaker-bring your headphones. There’s a an audio tour that would be helpful.

Linda EUCAR

Google

If you visit Medellín, you have to do this museum as it gives you a different perspective on the people and their stories. There's audio guide in English and French, free of costs and available on the Play Store 😀

Rafael “Pretty Honest Reviews” Restrepo

Google

Small museum, more or less one full floor, with three other exhibition rooms that were not available when we went. You will learn a lot about the armed conflict, violence, disappearing people, trafficking etc. There is a lot of stories and a lot of videos and information about the history of this country. It’s a must visit. Just so you know, museum closes at 530 and not at 6 which is what they list on their website. I recommend 90 minutes to 2 hours for visiting this

Robert

Google

Great museum, free entry. You have to come here if you want to learn about the history of Medellín and Colombia as a whole. Knowing Spanish is a huge advantage.

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