[7] The museum has been extolled as a “patriotic celebration of national artists” reminiscent Venezuelan society.

[2] There are more than 4,000 pieces in its eleven rooms (arranged in a circular layout), with international and Venezuelan art.

[5] Meyer Weismann of Caracas held his first solo exhibition of Venezuelan culture in this museum.

[9] Other famous artists whose work is exhibited in the museum are Arturo Michelena, Armando Reverón, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Pájaro and Jesús Soto.

[3] Its collection of modern sculpture includes works by Abigail Varela, Pedro Barreto, Colette Delozanne and Carlos Mendoza.