South America has a rich amount of culture and tradition among its many nations. With the diverse culture has come a vast amount of art. Visitors will find many great museums and art galleries throughout South America.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With its location right in Argentina’s capital city, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is home to many of Argentina’s 19th and 20th-century art pieces. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes has the largest collection of Argentinian paintings and sculptures in the world.
Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Located in São Paulo, Brazil, Museu de Arte de São Paulo was the first modern art museum constructed in Brazil. Founded in 1947, Museu de Arte de São Paulo has an extensive collection of European art pieces. The museum has pieces from Rembrandt, Van Goh, Picasso, and many other prominent artists. The architecture of Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a work of art in itself, diverging from the traditional styling and layouts of most other museums.
MALBA-Colección Costantini
MALBA-Colección Costantini is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. MALBA-Colección Costantini is a private museum that has both temporary and permanent exhibits for its guests to enjoy. The art that is featured in MALBA-Colección Costantini makes its viewers question and explore their social identities.
Museo de Arte de Lima
Museo de Arte de Lima lies in Lima, Peru, and is referred to as “MALI” by natives and residents of Peru. The many pieces in Museo de Arte de Lima trace Peru’s history and can date back to over 3,000 years ago. The gallery has a variety of permanent and temporary works for its visitors to peruse.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Home to a great collection of Catholic art, Museu de Arte Sacra is located in São Paulo, Brazil. Museu de Arte Sacra is a former monastery and features carefully curated works to provide an immersive experience to the gallery’s guests.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago is an impressive art museum located in Santiago, Chile. Known by Chileans as MNBA, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago is the oldest art museum in South America.