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Municipal museum on the armed conflict and urban violence in Medellin and Colombia, with survivor video testimony and an outdoor Wall of Memory. Free to enter. Gives essential context for understanding the city's transformation.
- Survivor video testimonies
- Wall of Memory
- Free admission
- Virtual tours online
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: urban-conflict museum, survivor video screens, Wall of Memory, must-visit, Top Choice. Listed by Medellín CVB: established 2006, free admission, hours, five exhibitions.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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