Museums · Medellín

Museo Casa de la Memoria

Public museum in Parque Bicentenario on the memory of the armed conflict in Medellín, Antioquia and Colombia. Entry is free, and you get there by tram to the Bicentenario stop.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, it closes the following Tuesday (checked 2026-10-12).
Price: Free
Price: Free
Duration: 0 to 2 hours
Address: Parque Bicentenario, Calle 51 #36-66, La Candelaria, Medellín

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The Museo Casa de la Memoria is in Parque Bicentenario, in downtown Medellín. It opened in 2012 and is dedicated to telling the stories of the victims of Colombia's armed conflict, to understand and move past the violence that has hit Medellín, Antioquia and the country.

It has permanent and traveling exhibitions on the conflict, human rights and historical memory. It also runs workshops, lectures and art events.

It's a visit for anyone who wants to understand Colombia's recent past and how much it still weighs today.

What to see

The exhibition Medellín: memorias de violencia y resistencia (memories of violence and resistance).
The temporary exhibitions and the calendar of talks and workshops.
Parque Bicentenario, where the museum is.

Getting there

Tram: Bicentenario stop (Line T) (Metro de Medellín).
Bus: routes C6010, C6005, C6005A and C6007 (Metro de Medellín).

Tips

There are in-person guided tours during opening hours; you book them on the website.
The museum has an audio guide app for Android and iOS; bring headphones.

FAQ

Is the Museo Casa de la Memoria free?

Yes, entry is free.

What days is it open?

Tuesday to Sunday. Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.

How do I get there?

By tram (Line T) to the Bicentenario stop, or on bus routes C6010, C6005, C6005A and C6007.