Museum of Modern Art

Lonely Planet review

San Salvador's small, well-designed Museum of Modern Art opened in May 2003. The permanent exhibit, called 'Puntos Cardinales,' uses the artwork of several generations of Salvadoran modern painters to explore facets of the national consciousness. Two temporary exhibit halls feature mostly Latin American artists - a major show on Mexican muralist Álfaro Siquieros was being held when we last visited.

The museum is a healthy uphill walk from the anthropology museum, and sits just behind the large Monumento a la Revolución. The museum restaurant, Punto Café, is a local favorite, but isn't particularly cheap. For something less expensive, try the street stands near the parking area.