About
Museo del Barro is a contemporary art museum in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. It is also known as the Centro de Artes Visuales/Museo del Barro, and its address is Grabadores del Cabichuí 2716, in the city.
What you will see
The museum focuses on Paraguayan and Latin American art, with work in ceramics and indigenous crafts alongside contemporary pieces. Its collection of Paraguayan contemporary art is among the more significant of its kind, so a visit suits anyone who wants to see how the country's artists work today.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in contemporary art from Paraguay and the wider region
- Those drawn to ceramics and the craft traditions of indigenous peoples
- Travellers who want to look beyond the more familiar sights of Asunción
The museum works as a focused stop rather than a long day out. Because its strength lies in its collection, the visit is best made by those who enjoy taking time with individual works and materials.
If you plan to go, you can contact the museum by telephone at +595 21 607 996 to check current arrangements before you set out.
