There are many museums in Buenos Aires. Dedicated to the liberation of Argentina and its great revolutions, as well as contemporary art, visitors will surely enjoy them. On this page you will find a list of museums that you must see when you visit Buenos Aires.
The National Museum of Fine Arts is the most famous museum of Buenos Aires. It is home to more than 700 European pieces of art from the 19th century, with some of the most famous works being by Van Gogh, Goya and Lautrec. The museum is situated on one of the longest avenues of the City, Libertador, near to the famous Recoleta Graveyard. The museum was opened in 1896, and it hosts the largest collection of Argentine art in the world, with the works ranging between the Middle Ages and contemporary art. A lot of attention is paid to the preservation of European art from the 19th century. The museum consists of more than 12 galleries with permanent exhibitions, including European 16th and 17th century art, impressionist and post-impressionist art. The museum also contains furniture, with the most popular pieces being French.
If you visit the The National Museum of Decorative Arts MNAD, you will be introduced to architecture and design abundant in the high-class society of 20th century Buenos Aires.The museum is situated in the building belonging to Josefina de Alvear and Matías Errazúriz, both members of aristocratic families. The building itself was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, and was designed by famous French architect René Sergent.
The MALBA -The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Airesis a unique museum that you must visit during your stay in Buenos Aires. The museum is a modern building that houses artwork by modern artists such as Frida Kahlo, Antonio Berni, Fernando Botera and many more. The museum is very dynamic, with ever-changing displays that allow different artists to be celebrated each year.
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art - The MAMBA (spanish: Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires) is an experimental museum of modern art of San Telmo. The museum is located in a former tobacco factory, and was only opened several years ago. As the museum focuses on local artists, you will be able to get acquainted with the artistic movements of Argentina. The museum is beloved by the locals because it is the pride of Buenos Aires due to its elevation of Argentine culture. The museum displays more than 7 thousand pieces modern and contemporary art. Its artwork date between the 1950s and the current day. Apart from its paintings and sculptures, the MAMBA also houses pieces of industrial and graphic design.
The PROA Foundation is a private museum famous for its revolutionary exhibits of world-renowned avant-garde artwork. The museum is the capital of contemporary art where visitors will be able to see installations that employ innovative technology, as well as performances of local artists. The museum is separated into four sections dedicated to photography, design, experimental art and performances and audio-visual art. The museum housed exhibitions of famous 20th century artists, such as the Russian artist Kazimir Malevich.
