Memory House Museum on Postcard

"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.

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.

Mo Mo

Google

Really interesting museum about the violence in Antioquia. Best part was the stories about victims

Logan Gooding

Google

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

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.

Chase

Google

At the time of writing this, the cost of the museum was free! I noticed that it is very handicap-accessible. This museum is really well-done, with a lot of great information from many different time periods and cultures; I appreciate that it is laid out less in a straight line and more free-form so that you can take your time on any one exhibit/passage/room and not have people rushing or pushing you along. The message is loud and clear throughout all of the exhibits: violence does not have a positive outcome, and its effects touch the lives of real people. When I went, there was work or construction being done so this place strikes me as constantly growing and evolving, interactive and innovative. Communities have to show resistance to continually rebuild through repeated acts of tyranny, terrorism, or violence. Colombia's commitment to putting its best foot forward, embodied by and reflected in all of its citizens, really is impressive and inspiring. The message in Medellin and Colombia as a whole seems to be along the lies of the "never again" of the Holocaust Museum, of confronting these horrors and standing guard as a society to prevent them from resurfacing.

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.

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.

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.

Mo Mo

Google

Really interesting museum about the violence in Antioquia. Best part was the stories about victims

Logan Gooding

Google

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

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.

Chase

Google

At the time of writing this, the cost of the museum was free! I noticed that it is very handicap-accessible. This museum is really well-done, with a lot of great information from many different time periods and cultures; I appreciate that it is laid out less in a straight line and more free-form so that you can take your time on any one exhibit/passage/room and not have people rushing or pushing you along. The message is loud and clear throughout all of the exhibits: violence does not have a positive outcome, and its effects touch the lives of real people. When I went, there was work or construction being done so this place strikes me as constantly growing and evolving, interactive and innovative. Communities have to show resistance to continually rebuild through repeated acts of tyranny, terrorism, or violence. Colombia's commitment to putting its best foot forward, embodied by and reflected in all of its citizens, really is impressive and inspiring. The message in Medellin and Colombia as a whole seems to be along the lies of the "never again" of the Holocaust Museum, of confronting these horrors and standing guard as a society to prevent them from resurfacing.

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.

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