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- Destinations
- South America
- Venezuela
- Caracas
- National Gallery of Art and Caracas Museum of Fine Art
National Gallery of Art and Caracas Museum of Fine Art
Situated in an area popularly known as the Plaza de los Museos,
the National Gallery of Art and Caracas Museum of Fine Art are two
fascinating cultural institutions that showcase a rich collection
of Venezuelan, Latin American and international art. With a
permanent collection spanning four centuries of Venezuelan art, the
National Gallery has over 4000 indigenous artworks including
aboriginal art from the pre-Hispanic period, the portrait painters
of the colonial period and the initiators of the abstractionism art
movement from the 1960s. A museum of international art, with an
emphasis on Latin American art, the Caracas Museum of Fine Art
houses fine artworks from the likes of Diego Rivera, Armando
Reveron and Joaquín Torres García. With some of the most colourful,
expressionist and unconventional artworks in the world, a trip to
the National Gallery and Caracas Museum of Fine Art is a visual
indulgence. Not to be missed are their respective gift shops, which
boast a stunning collection of indigenous crafts, jewellery and
high-end artworks at an affordable price.
Information & Facts
Address
Plaza de los Museos, Parque Los Caobos
Admission
Language
Spanish is the official language of Venezuela.
Money
Venezuela's currency is the Bolivar Fuerte (VEF), which replaced
the Bolivar (VEB) in January 2008. The revaluation means that Bs.
1, 000 becomes Bs F 1. It is divided into 100 centimos. US dollars
are the most favoured foreign currency so it is best to have cash
and travellers cheques in US$. Foreign currency and cheques can be
changed at bureau de change offices found in most larger cities and
tourist destinations. Some banks (e.g. Banco Mercantil) will now
buy US dollars for bolivares or sell bolivares against a foreign
credit card; some major hotels will also swap US dollars for
bolivares. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday. It is best to
obtain local currency where possible before travelling, and
bolivars should be exchanged before exiting Venezuela. There are
ATMs in the cities (however some travellers have experienced
problems using them), and most credit cards, including
MasterCard/Eurocard, American Express and Visa, are accepted in
major cities. Diners Club has more limited acceptance. Visitors are
also warned that there is a serious problem with credit card
fraud.
Opening Times
National Gallery: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and
10am to 5pm on weekends. Caracas Museum of Fine Arts: Tuesday to
Sunday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm
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