Museums · Medellín

Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gómez

Home and studio of painter and muralist Pedro Nel Gómez in Aranjuez, with fresco murals and exhibitions of his work. Open Monday to Saturday; you get there from Hospital or Universidad stations.

Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed on public holidays (checked 2026-10-12).
Price: Paid (see the official website)
Price: Free
Duration: 0 to 2 hours
Address: Carrera 51B #85-24, Aranjuez, Medellín

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Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gómez is in the Aranjuez neighborhood. It was the Antioquian artist's home and studio, and today it holds his work and legacy.

It has more than 3,000 works, including murals, sculptures, sketches and paintings that show the artist's social and political thinking. You walk through the house and the permanent and temporary exhibition rooms, and see how he used muralism to tell the history of Colombia.

The house keeps its 1940s architecture and is surrounded by gardens. It's another side of the city, less known than downtown.

What to see

The fresco murals in the Patio Pompeyano, about politics, myth and everyday life in Antioquia.
The Casa Patrimonial, where the artist lived.
The permanent and temporary exhibitions on his life and work.
Drawing and painting workshops on Saturdays.

Getting there

Metro: Hospital station and bus 042 or 041B (Aranjuez), or Universidad station and bus 022 or 023; they all pass the main entrance (Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gómez).
On foot: it's about 15 minutes from either station (Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gómez).

Tips

For Medellín residents, entry is subsidized by the city; for everyone else it's by voluntary contribution.
Guided tours last about an hour, are for groups of 2 to 30 people, have a fee and must be booked at least a week ahead.
The museum is closed on public holidays.