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Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
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Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
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See what travellers are saying
  • Frances A
    26 contributions
    Wonderfully curated collection
    An extensive eclectic mix of art from early European to contemporary International and local artists. The elegant, cool building with shady courtyard and lush vegetation is a great place to sit and think. The vivid pop art and the video installation of the revolution cover a vast array of styles and messages. The room stewards are friendly and helpful.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 January 2023
  • Tricia H
    Beverly, Massachusetts39 contributions
    A must see art museum
    The Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdian was a definitely highlight for our visit to Léon. As with most places in Léon, there is no air conditioning, so I recommend going in the morning, It has an EXTENSIVE collection of art primarily from Central and South America. The art spans traditional-classical to modern abstract. We spent 2.5 hours wandering through it. This is a place we will visit again when we next visit Léon.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 2 May 2023
  • ChamH_01
    Chamonix, France90 contributions
    A feast for your eyes!
    An absolute delight to visit Léon’s art museum today. I would say that there is something for everyone; from fabulous local artists, to an entire room of Picasso prints and some very weird and wonderful exhibits. This is a must in Léon!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 27 October 2023
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ChamH_01
Chamonix, France90 contributions
A feast for your eyes!
Oct 2023 • Solo
An absolute delight to visit Léon’s art museum today. I would say that there is something for everyone; from fabulous local artists, to an entire room of Picasso prints and some very weird and wonderful exhibits. This is a must in Léon!
Written 27 October 2023
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Tricia H
Beverly, MA39 contributions
A must see art museum
Apr 2023
The Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdian was a definitely highlight for our visit to Léon. As with most places in Léon, there is no air conditioning, so I recommend going in the morning, It has an EXTENSIVE collection of art primarily from Central and South America. The art spans traditional-classical to modern abstract. We spent 2.5 hours wandering through it. This is a place we will visit again when we next visit Léon.
Written 2 May 2023
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Frances A
26 contributions
Wonderfully curated collection
Jan 2023 • Friends
An extensive eclectic mix of art from early European to contemporary International and local artists.
The elegant, cool building with shady courtyard and lush vegetation is a great place to sit and think.
The vivid pop art and the video installation of the revolution cover a vast array of styles and messages.
The room stewards are friendly and helpful.
Written 22 January 2023
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,353 contributions
Extensive gallery with a wide variety of Central American and international offerings
Oct 2022 • Friends
This is quite a stunning art gallery in a place you would least expect it.

Cost is 3 USD entry.

You can walk here - it’s only a couple of blocks from parque central.

Its spread across two buildings which are on opposite sides of the road. The building containing the ticket booth has maybe 20% while the building opposite has the remaining 80%. The buildings themselves are quite peaceful - built in the traditional patio around a central courtyard style.

There is a offering here for everyone - Central American art, Nicaraguan art and a number of international pieces. I was quite surprised to find works by Mozart and Andy Warhol among other well known international artists.

Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Leon.
Written 14 October 2022
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moviegeekjn
Phoenix, AZ1,924 contributions
Best Museum in Leon
Apr 2022 • Solo
Surprisingly good museum with a plethora of art, it primarily features Central American artists. All are nicely placed in galleries facing each other across the street.

My favorite was a collection of 12 well preserved indigenous pottery items. I also found Rembrant, Picasso, Warhol, and Basquiat paintings. This is a museum that needs multiple visits, so there may be more internationally known artists as well.
Written 8 April 2022
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Robert W
Waltham, MA212 contributions
Repeat visits will, in am sure, uncover new and surpsing things that were missed the first time
Dec 2021
An amazing expanse of Latin American artwork, plus others, spread over 5 houses, each with its own courtyard. Peaceful. A respite from the city. An absolute MUST if you go to Leon. Allow time to get entranced by one or more pieces of surprising art.
These are wonderful collections!!!
Written 30 December 2021
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kpgreynomads
King's Lynn, UK178 contributions
Absolutely superb,and I have visited many Galleries worldwide.
Feb 2020
A plethora of art from around the world, and also Central America. It was divided into rooms and corridors following the original structure of the house. I enjoyed all the Central American pieces , that is what i went to see. This Gallery cannot be missed, and its only $3 entry.
Written 3 April 2020
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Starnurse2
Crowthorne, UK671 contributions
Amazing private collection
Feb 2020
We entered the gallery and were told that there was one room that side of the road but 5 on the other side. What they didn't say was that each room has several side rooms. The collection is enormous and sadly had to gallop around all too quickly. You need 2-3 hours to have a proper look at everything. Mostly Latin American artists, but a few others too. (Picasso, Chargall, Warhol) The religious art does not do anything for me, but the whole place is set out so well, so quiet and peaceful with a small garden in the middle. The attendants were careful to switch the lights on and off as you entered and left each room - both for economy and conservation of the works. The buildings must have been wonderful houses at some point.
Written 15 March 2020
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Wout d
Leon, Nicaragua52 contributions
Excellent museum
Feb 2020
Beautiful place. I love the architecture and most of the art is very beautiful. A calm get away from the daily noise.
Written 4 March 2020
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Nesligül D
Istanbul, Türkiye6,136 contributions
Must visit
Feb 2020 • Friends
Located in two large mansions, this museum has a very rich collection of Latin American art.
A special room is dedicated to the famous Cuban painter Wifredo Lam.
Besides beautiful paintings and statues from many different Latin American countries, they also have some paintings of famous European artists like Chagall, Picasso, Utrillo.

Both the venue and the works of art are worth seeing. Definitely the number 1 thing to see in Leon.
Written 21 February 2020
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