If you appreciate modern and contemporary art, you will want to discover the Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas (MACCAR), located within the Parque Central Complex in Caracas, Venezuela. Founded in 1973 by journalist Sofía Ímber and designed by architect Nikolajs Sidorkovs, this milestone institution opened in 1974 as the first museum in Venezuela to offer a specialist art library, a formal learning area, a multimedia arts centre, and a special education department for the blind.
As you explore, you will encounter an impressive collection of 5,000 art pieces, including 700 sculptures. Marvel at masterpieces created by world-renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Jesús Rafael Soto, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Marisol Escobar, Marcel Duchamp, Joan Miró, and Georges Braque.
Named in honor of painter Armando Reverón in 2017, the museum provides free entry to its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. While visiting, you will experience an iconic cultural space that has managed extensive international collections, navigated dramatic historical transitions, and maintained a rich legacy of artistic heritage right in the heart of Caracas.
What to see at Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas
- Collection of 5,000 artworks including 700 sculptures
- Masterpieces by Picasso, Monet, Warhol, Matisse, and Miró
- Architecture designed by Nikolajs Sidorkovs in Parque Central
- Free entry for all permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
Visiting tips
Take advantage of free admission to explore both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas is easy to reach on Caracas’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim and Caracas Museum of Fine Arts. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Caracas travel guide.
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