What to do and see in Capital Federal District, Capital Federal District: The Best Museums

June 4, 2021 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Federal District, Argentina including Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo del Sur, Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, Fundacion Proa, Museo de Arte Espanol Enrique Larreta, Museo Benito Quinquela Martin, Centro Cultural Borges, Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia, Museo de los Ninos.
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1. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Avenida Del Libertador 1473, Buenos Aires C1425AAA Argentina +54 52889900 [email protected] http://www.bellasartes.gob.ar/
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4.5 based on 6,839 reviews

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

There’s no fee to enter this fine museum housing significant works of the European masters from pre-Renaissance days to the present and a vast collection of 19th- and 20th-century Argentine sculptures and paintings.

Reviewed By westy54 - Sydney, Australia

This two storey classic building is full of treasures. On the ground floor there was room after room (24 in all) of Old Masters and Impressionists including Tintoretto, Titian, Pisano, Rembrandt, Reubens (x 2), Velazquez, Zurbaran, El Greco, Goya, Giordano, Sisley, Monet (x2), Manet, Renoir, Van Gough, Gauguin, Toulouse-Latrec, Degas (several of these) plus a good number of Rodin sculptures. Then there were the rooms of Argentinian painters whose names were, unfortunately, not previously known to me but the works by Pueyrredon, de Carcova, Lopez and others appealed. We did though encounter one act of total stupidity. They briefly closed off the room where there were a number of Degas paintings to hang from the ceiling a nondescript piece of modern art that covered a large part of the view of one of Degas’ paintings of dancers. Not sure who’s idea this was but it was certainly dumb. Of less appeal, however, were the modern art displays in the rooms on the first floor, mainly it appeared by Argentinian and other South American painters/artists. There was a special display in a large gallery at the back of the building of approximately 50 works by Jean Miro that were on loan from Madrid’s Reina Sofia. This was very good. Disappointingly there was no cafe, where you could have a coffee and take a break, or for that matter a shop. The latter is probably a wasted opportunity to recoup some costs.

2. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo del Sur

Avenida 25 de Mayo 131, Lanus B1824NMB Argentina 2067.9236 [email protected] http://www.macsurlanus.gob.ar/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo del Sur

3. Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo

Avenida Del Libertador 1902, Buenos Aires C1425AAS Argentina +54 11 4802-8248 [email protected] http://www.mnad.org/
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4.5 based on 2,016 reviews

Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo

This grand mansion, a neoclassical masterpiece, has a fascinating collection of period furnishings, silver, sculptures, paintings and Zubov miniatures from Russia.

Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States

This museum is free of charge and open from 12:30-19:00. Closed on Mondays. There is an English tour at 1:30 PM which we briefly took part in. This is a residence of a wealthy family, the Alvears, in Argentina. There are many beautiful antiques and paintings in a multi-story museum. Spent about an hour here.

4. Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

Avenida Pte Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Buenos Aires C1425CLA Argentina +54 11 4808-6500 [email protected] http://www.malba.org.ar
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4.5 based on 8,910 reviews

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

This not-for-profit art museum and cultural center first opened its doors in 2001 with the mission to promote contemporary Latin American artists.

Reviewed By lynnmD6309XP - Houston, United States

We saw the Arte Latinoamericano 1900-1970 exhibit. Colecion Malta. Very much enjoyed it. My husband and our two friends enjoyed the earlier pieces (chronological) of art more, whereas I enjoyed the art most from the middle to the end (1970). The later art was very contemporary and I love contemporary. Some of the artists I enjoyed the most were Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueoros, Antonio Berni, Claudio Tazzi, Romulo Maccio, Jorge de la Vega, Rogelio Polesello, Augusta Luis de Campos, Gregorio Vardanega, Yente, Roberto Matta, and Frida Khali (one piece). Many of these names were new to me, so I took note so I can study their works further on my own. The museum was busy, but pleasantly busy. Not so many people as to feel crowded, and most people were very respectful of your space when viewing a piece you wanted to spend more time with.

5. Fundacion Proa

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1929 Caminito, Buenos Aires C1169AAD Argentina +54 11 4104-1000 [email protected] http://www.proa.org
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4.5 based on 1,276 reviews

Fundacion Proa

Fundación Proa is a contemporary art center known for its groundbreaking exhibits from world-famous vanguard artists such as Duchamp, Giacometti, Malevich or Ai WeiWei, to name a few. Proa is located in an Italian house from the 19th century, entirely refurbished including a modern glass façade, and just a few steps from Caminito, the city’s most famous street in the historic neighborhood of La Boca, home of tango and Boca Juniors football team. If you plan to visit us, make sure to check out Proa21, our brand new place dedicated to contemporary artistic experimentation and investigation, just one block away from the main building. CAFE PROA - THE BEST VIEW! You can also have something to eat and drink a glass of wine in our Café while you enjoy a panoramic view over the Riachuelo and the landmark Transbordador bridge. LIBRARY & SHOP Visit our shop and bookstore with a unique selection of objects from local designers, art publications and books from independent publishers.

Reviewed By maximilianoc31

This is an international class museum, located in La Boca neighborhood from Buenos Aires, near Bombonera Stadium. It has a modern and beatiful architecture. I also recommend going to the Cafe in the top floor.

6. Museo de Arte Espanol Enrique Larreta

Juramento 2291, Buenos Aires Argentina +54 11 4783-2640 [email protected] http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museolarreta
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Museo de Arte Espanol Enrique Larreta

Reviewed By fattybear2018 - Litchfield Park, United States

This small gorgeous museum is with a garden, I didn’t see many people walked out to the garden, a good place to meditate, you can sit on the bench or walk around, the beautiful trees are holding great energy for you to connect to your higher nature.

7. Museo Benito Quinquela Martin

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1835 Barrio de La Boca, a media cuadra de la calle caminito, Buenos Aires C1169AAC Argentina +54 11 4301-1080 [email protected] http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museoquinquelamartin
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Museo Benito Quinquela Martin

Reviewed By MichiganZumbido

Here is an artist that deserves to be ranked with the English painter Turner. Benito Martin has captured the heart of La Boca and the great heart of the Porteno city: It’s vital immigrant class of workers and builders. His brush work bespeaks the energy inherent is his subject matter. His work as a preservationists of the caminitos and barrio de La Boca enshrine him “un patron de humanidad.” Now, what is required is a lasting tribute: That which would be most fitting is a suspension of demolition of older dwellings, their refurbishment, and a complete ban on all comstruction of modern high and low rises marketed to dollar speculators. That would be an even better and lasting monument to Benito Auinquela Martin’s memory; the complete presevation of his artistic and humane vision.

8. Centro Cultural Borges

Viamonte 525 - Esq. San Martin - Microcentro Galerias Pacifico, Buenos Aires C1053ABK Argentina +54 11 5555-5359 [email protected] http://g.page/ccborges
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4.5 based on 833 reviews

Centro Cultural Borges

Reviewed By louisa756 - Dallas, United States

This Argentine tango show is held inside the Borges Cultural Center (BCC) located inside the beautiful Galerias Pacifico shopping center in Buenos Aires. Theater type seats are basic, cushioned, and comfortable. Different performances of tango are scheduled for different days during the week. Three of us went to see Pasion de Tango show on a Tuesday evening. One of the few early tango shows in Buenos Aires central area so you can plan other activities such as wining and dining at other places. One purchases open-seating tickets at least one-hour before the show at their manned kiosk inside the BCC. Cost in Feb 2020 was only $900 Argentine Pesos. Cash only, no credit cards. Theatre is air-conditioned and kept at a comfortable temperature. Lighting is good. Sound is good. No photography or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. They sell DVDs after the show however, we never found them. The performance included a small live band which played quite well. The dancers performed historic Argentine tangos covering several periods and costume changes. A solo male singer serenaded the audience between dances. The entire show started early at 8 pm and ended at just over an hour. This allows finding dinner later at a dedicated restaurant. In summary, a great introduction to historic Argentine tangos with no frills (no drinks or food service to gouge patrons).

9. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia

Avenida Angel Gallardo 470, Buenos Aires C1405DJR Argentina +54 11 4982-6595 [email protected] http://www.macnconicet.gob.ar/
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4.5 based on 978 reviews

Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia

Reviewed By Lisa0418

The museum was big and fun. A lot of big skeletons and cool foot prints of the dinosaurs. The bottom floor had dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals, along with some modern day birds and ocean creatures. In one room was rocks and minerals and another had an aquarium of fish. The museum was very cool, and I would visit it again.

10. Museo de los Ninos

Avenida Corrientes 3247 Shopping Abasto, Buenos Aires C1193AAE Argentina +54 11 4861-2325 [email protected] http://www.museoabasto.org.ar/
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4.5 based on 2,335 reviews

Museo de los Ninos

Located inside the Abasto Shopping Mall, this kids’ museum is a representation of a city's businesses: there is a supermarket, a bank, a candy shop, a TV studio, a radio station, a port (featuring a pirate ship!), a house, and much more! There is no "no touching" here, our aim is for kids to learn while playing. All kids from 0 to 12 years old can come and play, for the youngest ones, the Museum includes a soft play area.

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