Museo Torres García facts for kids
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| Established | 1949 |
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| Location | Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Type | Municipal |
The Museo Torres García is a special art museum in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is located in the historic Old Town. This museum shows amazing paintings and drawings by a famous artist named Joaquín Torres García. You can see unique portraits and art that looks a bit like Cubism, a style used by artists like Picasso.
The museum was opened in 1949. It was started by Manolita Piña Torres, who was Joaquín Torres García's wife. She also created the García Torres Foundation. This foundation helps to keep all of the artist's work safe. This includes his paintings, drawings, writings, and even furniture he designed.
About the Museum
The Museo Torres García is a very popular place. More than 85,000 people visit it every year. It's not just a place to see art. The museum also has a temporary library on its ground floor. There is even a theatre in the basement.
Many art students, school children, and tourists come to the museum. They enjoy guided tours and fun art workshops. The museum has seven floors. The first three floors are used to show the art. The upper floors are where educational activities and art workshops take place.
Special Exhibitions
The museum sometimes hosts special art shows. For example, in 2009, there was a show featuring the work of Eva Díaz Torres. She is an artist known for her ceramic creations.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Torres García para niños
- List of museums in Uruguay
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