Buenos Aires – Museums

Buenos Aires offers many museums and cultural exploration opportunities for visitors. Nearly each of the city’s 48 neighborhoods offers rich cultural venues and exhibits. The Microcentro district (downtown) is the main historical center of the city, with many museums and monuments being located here. Visitors should research other neighborhoods including the San Telmo and Palermo districts, as each offers opportunities to explore the culture and exhibits of Argentina, with some off-the-beaten-path opportunities to escape the larger crowds of the city center.

Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (MAMBA)

The Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art contains more than 6,000 unique pieces of art by both Argentinian and globally renown artists. Originally opened in 1956, the museum was renovated in 2010. It is located in the San Telmo district, but previous locations included the San Martin Cultural Center and the Buenos Aires’ Witcomb Gallery. Visitors will wander through various galleries that include photography, drawings, prints and graphic designs that focus on works from the 1920s to present day. On site tours are offered daily with advance reservations required.

Address: Av. San Juan 350, San Telmo. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: +54 011 4361-6919
Operating Hours:
– Monday 11:00am – 7:00pm
– Tuesday closed
– Wednesday 11:00am – 7:00pm
– Thursday 11:00am – 7:00pm
– Friday 11:00am – 7:00pm
– Saturday 11:00am – 8:00pm
– Sunday 11:00am – 8:00pm
Admission Cost:
– Foreigners: $500
– Mercosur residents (Other than Argentina): $250
– National residents: $50
– Wednesdays: Free admission for all visitors
– Free of Charge:
– Children under 12 years old
– Persons with disabilities and a companion
– Teachers and professors (ID required)
– University students (ID required)
– Groups from public schools
– Senior citizens (ID required)
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Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo (National Museum of Decorative Arts)

Located in the Recoleta neighborhood, the National Museum of Decorative Arts was established in 1937, although the original structure was completed in 1916 as a palace for the Bosch family. Built in neoclassical style, the museum includes twelve unique exhibit halls and holds more than 4,000 objects. Nine permanent collections including various paintings, sculptures and art from East Asia including Chinese vases and jade sculptures from the Qianlong era. An onsite café is located in the garden.

Address: Av. del Libertador 1902, Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Phone: +54 (011) 4801-8248 / 4806-8306
Operating Hours:
– Monday closed
– Tuesday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
– Wednesday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
– Thursday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
– Friday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
– Saturday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
– Sunday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, MALBA)

Established in 2001, the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires is located in the Palermo district. The non-profit museum was originally developed around the Constantini Collection and features modern works of art from throughout Latin America. The museum offers and on-site cultural center and often plays host to film exhibitions and culturally significant activities and events. It is one of Buenos Aires’ most popular museums and includes pieces from Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Address: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425CLA Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4808 6500
Operating Hours:
– Monday 12:00pm – 8:00pm
– Tuesday closed
– Wednesday 12:00am – 8:00pm
– Thursday 12:00am – 8:00pm
– Friday 12:00am – 8:00pm
– Saturday 12:00am – 8:00pm
– Sunday 12:00am – 8:00pm
Admission Cost:
– Thursday to Monday:
– General: $600.
– Students, teachers and accredited retirees: $300.
– Children under 5 years old: free of charge.
– People with disabilities: free of charge.
– Wednesday:
– General admission: $300.
– Students, teachers and retirees with ID: free of charge.
– People with disabilities: free of charge.
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