Uruguay has been wrestling for a long time with the idea of a national identity. A nation that fought for centuries to be free from the shackles of its neighbours It's now one of the most inclusive, multicultural countries within South America. Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay is home to remarkable museums that display this mix of cultures. Explore the top museums in town to see everything from Uruguay's Gaucho culture and European Renaissance masterpieces. 

You can enjoy the pleasures of time that always seem to get longer to a greater extent while here. Hence, to enjoy a classic holiday, book your flights to Montevideo soon. 

Museo de la Historia del Arte

Artefacts and artefacts from all across the globe have made their way to the eastern section of Montevideo's Intendencia which is home to the amazing MuHAr. Egyptian mummies stand next to Chinese paintings as well as Samurai swords in a display which spans the span of 3,000 years of innovation by humans. Make sure you visit the museum's treasured collection of Maya-Guatemalan fabrics, revealing the identity of groups which have been forgotten to history.

Museo Andes 1972

The famous plane crash of 1972 which claimed 29 Uruguayans in the outskirts of the Andes is immortalised in the dramatic Museo Andes 1972. Photos and wreckage from the scene of the crash recount the story of 16 survivors who suffered the most terrifying horrors before being saved 72 days after the crash. Bring Kleenex and a sturdy stomach to this terrifying, heartbreaking display about the resilience of the human spirit.

Museo de Artes Decorativas

Explore Uruguay's collection of European precious objects at Palacio Taranco - an early 20th-century mansion that was built in the early 20th century by French designers Charles-Louis Girault and Jules-Leon Chifflot. The archeological collection at the Museo de Artes Decorativas covers across the Grecian, Roman and Persian empires. Its paintings are by Spanish Baroque artist Diego Velazquez as well as Dutch Golden Age master Bartholomeus van der Helst among other artists. It is worth visiting to see the intricate interiors. You can easily book your flights from Boston to Montevideo with Lowest Flight fares and enjoy a trip.

Museo del Gaucho

Uruguay's alternative to the cowboy, the gaucho has become a legendary persona in Uruguay's rich heritage. Museo of the Gaucho is a perfect representation of the rural, rustic tradition through an exhibit of traditional gaucho equipment, including the horse's saddles, ponchos along with attractive mates which is the most distinctive Uruguayan accessory. Discover the history of how Uruguay was developed by the old-fashioned ranchers and their massive herds of cattle. The exquisite silver and leatherwork displayed is a true pleasure.

Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales

The works of several of the best admired artists around the globe fill the galleries at the Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales in Parque Rodo. The museum was founded in the 20th century and is among the most significant artistically in the entire nation. Famous works by Picasso, Henry Moore, Paul Klee and Goya are on display alongside paintings from Uruguayan masters Blanes and Figari. Exhibitions rotating in rotation could be focused on typography, or the use of recyclable materials. Take a guided tour to get an in-depth study of the museum's most famous works.

Museo del Carnaval

There is no other spot in Montevideo that can capture the essence of the city like Museo of Carnaval. The tiny museum displays spectacular costumes, drums and masks from the past 100 years of celebrations for Carnival and includes audio and video recordings of February's parades Las Llamadas. It is located right next to the Mercado del Puerto, stop in for an hour just before lunch to enjoy the ultimate Uruguayan day trip.