Museo Carlos Cruz Díez, Caracas

Name: Museo Carlos Cruz Díez
Address: Paseo Vargas, Caracas, Venezuela
Telephone: +58 212-5712401

#75 among attractions in Caracas

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Museo de la Estampa y del Diseño Carlos Cruz Diez or simply Cruz Diez, is a museum in Caracas, Venezuela located on Paseo Vargas on Bolívar Avenue in the center of that city. It is named in honor of Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz Diez.

It was inaugurated in 1997 to exhibit works by Cruz Diez and other modernist artists. The building, designed by architect Horacio Corser, has four levels in an area of 2,406 square meters. The museum has about 2,500 pieces dedicated to the art of printmaking and design and can be accessed by the Caracas Metro through the Nuevo Circo or Parque Carabobo stations and by public or private transportation through Bolivar Avenue.

Coordinates: 10°30'1"N, 66°54'28"W

Address

Paseo VargasEl CondeCaracas Venezuela

Contact

+58 212-5712401

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Carlos Cruz Díez open?

Museo Carlos Cruz Díez is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Carlos Cruz Díez?

Nearby attractions include Nuevo Circo de Caracas, Caracas (2 min walk), National Art Gallery, Caracas (9 min walk), Museo del Teclado, Caracas (9 min walk), Children's Museum of Caracas, Caracas (10 min walk).

How to get to Museo Carlos Cruz Díez by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Carlos Cruz Díez:

Metro

Nuevo Circo • Lines: L4 (3 min walk)
Parque Carabobo • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)

Bus

Nuevo Circo • Lines: 661 (4 min walk)
La Hoyada • Lines: Bcc (6 min walk)