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Museo Torres García
Museo Torres García
Museo Torres García (Sarandi 683, Montevideo) – housed with the historic Palacio Heber, this museum is named after Uruguayan native Joaquin Torres García (a famous Cubist artist) — who spent much of his artistic career in France. There’s an impressive collection of Garcia’s paintings, drawings, writings (and even furniture) as well as the photographs, magazines and publications about him. Interestingly, the museum’s basement also serves as a theater – which attracts art students, school children, and tourists. Admission: $70 pesos (tourists), $40 pesos (residents with ID), $20 pesos (seniors & students). Hours: 10 am – 6 pm (Monday-Saturday), closed on Sunday and holidays. festivos