Hopefully, you have enjoyed wandering the exhibits of museums in Peru and Ecuador, we will look next at some of what Colombia and Brazil have to offer!

Colombia

Museo Botero

One of the most famous Colombian artists is Fernando Botero, known for his signature style in his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. This includes the sensuality and creativity of his works, as well as the fact that most of his subjects are larger-than-life, round and wonderful. The Botero Museum consists of what was once Fernando Botero’s personal collection, including 123 of his own original works, as well as 85 incredible works, showcasing different artists from around the world. You will find the likes of Renoir, Dali, Monet, and more as you virtually explore the exhibits in this incredible historic house and art museum!

Museo del Oro

The Museo del Oro, or Gold Museum, is owned by the Banco de la Republica in Bogotá, Colombia. This museum showcases the most extensive collection of pre-Hispanic goldwork in the world! Along with pottery, shell, stone, textiles, and other archaeological artifacts, viewing these works allows you to take a trip to the past in Colombia before they even knew who the Spanish were.

Bogota Street Art

Bogota Street Art is a collective formed in 2009 by four of the most renowned urban artists in Colombia’s capital to bring worldwide attention to Bogota’s incredible street art. Here you can take a walk through the streets of Bogota and appreciate the incredible talent and skill these artists have, using brick walls as their canvas.

Brazil

Museu Nacional

This museum, located in the Rio de Janeiro, was the oldest scientific institution in Brazil, and the largest museum of natural history and anthropology in Latin America. Unfortunately, this museum did suffer a major fire in September of 2018, losing approximately 200 years of science and history. However, you can still explore many of its exhibits virtually here.

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

This museum was created in 1948 and is an important structure not only for its art but for the architecture of the building itself. MAM Rio contains approximately 15,000 works, including sculptures, paintings, photographs, prints, and more. They also regularly loan collections from other museums, including the Gilberto Chateaubriand and Joaquim Paiva’s collection of photographs.

These are just some examples of incredible museums in Colombia and Brazil that you can visit online while dreaming of your South American vacation. We will share even more of our favorite history and art museums with you on Sunday! Until then, enjoy your virtual visits to Colombia and Brazil!

We are all stuck at home right now, but we shouldn’t be bored without any art or culture. Thanks to Google, and different museums around the world, you can virtually visit a vast number of museums on all continents on the planet! South America has a wealth of incredible museums that you can visit, many from your couch via Google’s Arts & Culture feature. So until you can visit in person, sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best museums in Peru and Ecuador!

Peru

Larco Herrera Museum

The Larco Herrera Museum is located in Lima, Peru, and is the perfect jumping-off point to start learning about the cultures of Peru. This museum has incredibly engaging exhibits detailing Peru’s history, starting with Pre-Colombian history, and has one of the best collections of Pre-Colombian art. You can also learn about Inca and Colonial Cultures here, and so visiting the Larco Herrera Museum is a must for anyone who wants a great base of knowledge for the rest of your journey through Peru.

MATE – Museo Mario Testino

If you decide to tour the bohemian Barranco neighborhood, one of the highlights will be your visit to The MATE Museum. This museum was founded in 2012 by Mario Testino to bring Peruvian artists and culture to the world while bringing international contemporary photography and art to Lima. They do this through many exhibitions and events, as well as the permanent work by Mario Testino himself. It’s also a historic house museum, being within a 19th Century mansion restored to its former glory in the heart of Barranco.

Museo Pedro de Osma

In addition to the MATE museum, you will visit the Osma museum as part of a tour of Barranco. This museum focuses more on the past than contemporary art, showcasing Peruvian artworks from the 5th to the 18th centuries AD. The works shown here range from Ancient Peruvian pieces made in the Southern Andes to artworks from the Viceroyalty of Peru, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and silver. Initially the private collection of Pedro de Osma, he expressed his wish that his estate be transformed into a museum after his death, in order to benefit all Peruvians.

Ecuador

Museo Casa del Alabado

This museum, located in the capital city of Quito, contains approximately 5000 archaeological objects from ancient societies who were located in what is now Ecuador. There are 500 pieces that make up its permanent exhibit, including scientific as well as musical pieces, giving visitors a great way to learn and experience the worldviews of indigenous Americans as well as show the skill of their artists.

These are just some examples of incredible museums you can visit online while dreaming of your South American vacation. We will share more of our favorite history and art museums with you soon, but until then, enjoy virtually strolling through the halls and exhibits that you will find in Ecuador and Peru!