Art Museum of the Americas

Established in 1976 by the OAS Permanent Council, the museum has as its primary mission to further awareness and appreciation of the art and cultural traditions of the thirty-four OAS member countries, with particular emphasis on modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean. The building housing the museum was originally designed by noted architect Paul Cret in 1912 as the residence for the Secretaries General of the Organization of American States. Today as a museum, the building offers a warm and intimate atmosphere to enjoy art.