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Memory House Museum

Museum · Medellín ·

Memory House Museum

Museum · Medellín ·
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"Opened in 2012, the Memory House Museum examines Colombia's history of armed conflict and the struggles caused by drug cartels through sobering multimedia displays — photos, videos, and recordings from people who experienced the violence — and offers important insights into the city's past; it's located at Parque Bicentenario, open Tue–Fri 9am–5:30pm and weekends 10am–3:30pm, admission is free and includes a free audio guide, and guided tours are available on Tuesdays and Fridays." - Matthew Kepnes

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Museum of memory with survivor testimonies & art

violence and conflict
survivor testimonies
historical context
free entry
emotional impact
art and exhibits
colombian history
moving exhibits
Google Rating
4.6 (6.7K)
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Parque Bicentenario, Cl. 51 #36-66, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
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Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
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Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
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Information

Museum of memory with survivor testimonies & art

violence and conflict
survivor testimonies
historical context
free entry
emotional impact
art and exhibits
colombian history
moving exhibits
Google Rating
4.6 (6.7K)
Featured in Afar
Featured in
Placeholder

Parque Bicentenario, Cl. 51 #36-66, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
Memory House Museum by Photo by Tom Griggs
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
Memory House Museum by null
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