Museo Casa de la Memoria, also known as the House of Memory Museum, is an interactive museum in Medellín, the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. It is dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of armed conflict in Medellín and across Colombia.
What to expect
The museum combines multimedia exhibits with educational programs focused on peace and reconciliation. Rather than a collection of static objects, the visit is built around stories, images and sound, so it suits visitors who want to understand the human side of the country's recent history.
- Interactive, multimedia exhibits about the armed conflict
- Educational programs on peace and reconciliation
- Content centred on the people affected, as well as the wider context of Colombia
Planning your visit
The museum is located at Carrera 51 #36-66 in Medellín. Visitors can call +57 4 385 2000 to check current arrangements before going. Because the subject is painful, the museum is best approached with time set aside to reflect, and it works well as a considered part of a longer stay rather than a quick stop.
The city around it
Medellín is a large city set in the Aburrá Valley, and the museum sits within it as one of several places where visitors can learn about its past and present. Pairing a visit here with other city attractions gives useful context on how Medellín has changed, and why remembrance and reconciliation remain important to Colombians today.
