Museo Gurvich — Attraction in Montevideo

Beautiful, cozy and interesting museum in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. Gurvich came to Montevideo (to Barrio Sur, where many poor jewish immigrant landed) as a child, with his family, escaping religious persecution in their original Lithuania. He was disciple of Torres García and his work shows the influence of the great master of constructivism. It is worth to enter and enjoy the original atelier of the artist as well as his work of art. Then one can walk by the Plaza Matriz (original colonial square) and admire the Colonial Cathedral...

Great small museum. Gurvich was a great artist. Bring a bit of cash so you can give the musicians in front of the museum something as you can hear them whilst your stroll through the museum (which is pretty nice and adds an extra cool vibe).

But be aware that the elderly woman at the front desk might be a bit unfriendly, do not let stop you, the...

This is a truly great museum--the art of Gurvich is impressive in its variety and quality, and really well displayed in a building that was devised for the very purpose. There is also an extra display on the top couple floors that rotates I believe. Highly recommended for any 20th...