Art museum
Taranco Palace
31 locals recommend,
Location
376 25 de Mayo
Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo
Tips from locals
The stunning French Louis the 15th style Villa often featurse art exhibits. This exquisite edifice is located at Plaza Zabala, surrounded by art galleries, coffe shops, restruants and gift shops.
The Decorative Arts Museum is housed in the former residence of the Ortiz de Taranco family, a landmark building in the city of Montevideo. Built in the early twentieth century on the foundations of the old Comedy Theater (the first that was in the city), was ceded in 1943 to the State with the collection of art created by its owners. "The museum was created in 1972 and 1975 the building was declared a historic monument. it houses, in addition to part of the furniture and decor, a collection of paintings and sculptures that contains pieces of great historical and artistic value. on the lower level a complete sample of Mediterranean archeology exhibits.
The Decorative Arts Museum is housed in the former residence of the Ortiz de Taranco family, a landmark building in the city of Montevideo. Built in the early twentieth century on the foundations of the old Comedy Theater (the first that was in the city), was ceded in 1943 to the State with the coll…
museo de artes decorativas, un pequeño palacio con una gran colección de arte decorativo
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