Museums and galleries in Asunción

Museums and Galleries of Asunción

Asunción’s museums offer a deep dive into Paraguay’s complex history, from the colonial era to the present. Key highlights include the Casa de la Independencia, where the country’s sovereignty was plotted, and the Museo del Barro, which houses over 4,000 pieces of indigenous and contemporary art. Visitors can explore religious iconography at the Museo de Arte Sacro, railway heritage at the Central Railstation, and ethnographic artifacts detailing the cultures of Paraguay's indigenous peoples.

Museums and Galleries of Asunción — Map

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Museo Universitario de Arte

University museum showcasing a collection of contemporary art and academic works.

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Museo del Cabildo

Housed in the historic old town hall, this museum features exhibits on Paraguayan history, music, and art across several themed rooms.

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Juan de Salazar Cultural Center

The Cultural Center of the Republic in Asunción, Paraguay operates in the building of the Town Council, and has as main purpose the…

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Independence House

The Casa de la Independencia Museum is a history museum and historic house located in Asunción, Paraguay.The museum was inaugurated on May…

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Museum of Clay

A small red-bricked building hides a very interesting museum of arts from clay. There are more than 4,000 pieces of artwork!

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Museo de Arte Sacro

Located in the historic Villa Lina, this collection features nearly 100 Hispano-Guarani Baroque wood carvings and religious sculptures dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Casa Viola

The Museum of the Memory of the City is located in the Viola House, one of the nine buildings that make up the architectonic complex…

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Manzana de la Rivera

The Manzana de la Rivera is an antique city block transformed into a museum-library-theater-café complex located in Asunción.

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National Museum of Fine Arts

The National Museum of Fine Arts of Asunción, located on Mcal. Estigarribia and Iturbe St. in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay,…

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Ethnographic Museum of Andres Barbero

Great collection of artefacts and memorabilia from the Paraguayan prehistory until nowadays is the main attraction of this museum.

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museo Bernardino Caballero

The former residence of General Bernardino Caballero, showcasing 19th-century furniture, personal belongings, and historical documents within Parque Caballero.

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Museo Etnográfico Andrés Barbero

Specializes in the archaeological and ethnographic study of Paraguay’s indigenous cultures, featuring tools, ceramics, and textiles.

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Central Railstation Museum

If you want to view the history of railways in Paraguay, come to this museum where you will get interesting information!

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Museo de Arte Sacro

Features a significant collection of Hispano-Guarani religious art and Baroque carvings housed in a restored 19th-century villa.

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MUSA - Museo de Sillas de Asunción

A specialized museum dedicated to the history of furniture and industrial design, featuring a diverse collection of chairs from different eras and styles.

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Museum of Natural History

In the area of the botanical gardens, there is a small museum presenting natural history mainly from Paraguayan area.

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Cabildo

In the beautiful building, there is a museum with various artefacts from the history of Asunción and Paraguay.

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Casa de la Independencia Museum

The Casa de la Independencia Museum is a history museum and historic house located in Asunción, Paraguay.The museum was inaugurated on May…

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