Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
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Spanish colonial silver, wood carvings, furniture, paintings and over 100 antique dolls are exhibited in this Peruvian, neocolonial-designed building.
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Neighborhood: Retiro
Exquisite palaces and luxurious apartment buildings combine with art galleries and exclusive boutiques to make Retiro the perfect spot for those who enjoy sophistication. However, the non-stop foot traffic to and from Retiro train and bus terminals, accompanied by the myriad of trucks leaving and arriving at the port, mean this neighborhood is never truly at rest. One minute you are walking down a street dotted with ornate mansions and luxurious shop windows and the next you find yourself surrounded by a sea of people racing to catch their train or bus. It is this juxtaposition of never-ending comings and goings and quiet, elegant luxury that defines Retiro, as well as Buenos Aires, a city where sharp contrasts are all around.
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- Retiro • 7 min walk
- General San Martín • 8 min walk
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Fernando D
Buenos Aires, Argentina2,288 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Visit to the only largest Andalusian patio in BA It is located inside the Noel Palace, where the Fernández Blanco Museum currently operates. With Neocolonial architecture, it is a place that not many know and is worth a visit. It has the Andalusian imprint everywhere, such as the ceramic benches and fountains from Talavera de la Reina. Another thing to appreciate is the cistern from the mid-19th century with its colorful majolica.
You have to look at everything in detail, like the imposing balconies typical of Lima during the years of the Viceroyalty. A place full of history, full of anecdotes of our Hispanic ancestors and the Spanish landing in our lands and Christianization. It is worth the visit. The value of the ticket depends on the day.
You have to look at everything in detail, like the imposing balconies typical of Lima during the years of the Viceroyalty. A place full of history, full of anecdotes of our Hispanic ancestors and the Spanish landing in our lands and Christianization. It is worth the visit. The value of the ticket depends on the day.
Written September 21, 2023
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Soloni Buhler F
Paris, France19 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very interesting. Extremely well preserved colonial house with its beautiful garden. Beautiful collection of violins mostly from Italy. Different collections: of silverware, especially of wooden sculptures from the colonial era with religious connotations. Excellent restaurant in the garden which is an oasis of greenery, calm and serenity.
Written February 12, 2024
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travelingmike
Hillsboro, Oregon144 contributions
Overview:
This museum is off the beaten path, but is worth a visit. It is at the end of Suipacha street, and is not easily identified, except with an address. Inside the house a number of antiques and old religious items are on display. It is well worth your time to take a tour.
Good:
1. Has a beautiful courtyard.
2. House that is now a museum is beautiful.
3. Impressive collection.
Bad:
1. Most all information is in Spanish.
My opinion:
It is worth a look. It will take between 1-2 hours to tour the museum.
Helpful hints:
1. Just be sure to go on the days that it is open. Check beforehand for it is quite a walk to get there and back. It is only open specific days. I think Wed-Sat, but verify this and the time it opens.
2. Leave your personal items and cameras back at your hotel in the safe. They do not have an area to check personal items.
Please rate my review. Thanks.
This museum is off the beaten path, but is worth a visit. It is at the end of Suipacha street, and is not easily identified, except with an address. Inside the house a number of antiques and old religious items are on display. It is well worth your time to take a tour.
Good:
1. Has a beautiful courtyard.
2. House that is now a museum is beautiful.
3. Impressive collection.
Bad:
1. Most all information is in Spanish.
My opinion:
It is worth a look. It will take between 1-2 hours to tour the museum.
Helpful hints:
1. Just be sure to go on the days that it is open. Check beforehand for it is quite a walk to get there and back. It is only open specific days. I think Wed-Sat, but verify this and the time it opens.
2. Leave your personal items and cameras back at your hotel in the safe. They do not have an area to check personal items.
Please rate my review. Thanks.
Written November 15, 2008
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TravelGypsy1953
Austin, TX98 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
This was by far the most interesting museum I visited while in Buenos Aires. The collection is displayed in an estate house in the barrio Retiro. The house and grounds are all part of the charm. But the real gems are on the inside. There was an exquisite collection of Spanish American religious folk art while I was there - I don't think this is part of the permanent display but the permanent exhibits are also charming and worth a visit. The museum is free and takes about 60 - 90 minutes to view.
Written January 4, 2015
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Vita A
Buenos Aires, Argentina161 contributions
Feb 2017
among the best public museums in Buenos Aires! rooms presented with such detail and relevance. truly descriptive and narrative. soon the chapel will be ready to visit. and one day, gardens will get their splendor back. make way to hit this spot.
Written February 10, 2017
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DLee13
Washington, DC200 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
This little museum -- sandwiched along the busy streets near Plaza San Martin -- is a beautiful gem. Each room features interesting works, including a vast array of silver crafts, 16th-18th century paintings, furniture, and other unique bits. One room is dedicated to showcasing ladies' fans from the 19th century; another displays violins from the 16th century to the present day. I enjoyed it very much, and highly recommend a visit.
The Museo is a very relaxing place. Unlike other Buenos Aires museums (such as MALBA and Bellas Artes, both of which I liked), you will not have to weave your way through tourist hordes. And the courtyard in between the two mansions is a great place rest and read -- there are benches, gardens, and peace and quiet. . . . Even without the art work, the courtyard is worth the low price of admission (~$1-2 USD).
The Museo is a very relaxing place. Unlike other Buenos Aires museums (such as MALBA and Bellas Artes, both of which I liked), you will not have to weave your way through tourist hordes. And the courtyard in between the two mansions is a great place rest and read -- there are benches, gardens, and peace and quiet. . . . Even without the art work, the courtyard is worth the low price of admission (~$1-2 USD).
Written May 13, 2014
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The_Traveling_Expat
Chicago, IL408 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
Buenos Aires has more famous and well-frequented museums, but this one stood out to me as a hidden gem that is not particularly off the beaten path. However, it is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. The museum has a nice collection of colonial art that a visitor could easily spend a couple hours looking at. Even though it is a small museum and not as famous as the other attractions in the city, it was one of my favorite places when I visited BA.
Written April 5, 2017
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Argy
Bristol, UK73 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Let's start by explaining to non Hispanic people that the term Hispanoamericano derives ONLY from the culture created by the Spanish colonisers and what came as a result of their interaction with the natives.
Anyone expecting aboriginal context will not find it here.
The house is incredible and the contents are also quite fantastic, going round the very small exhibit on both ground and first floor shows the collection well.
My issue with this exhibition is how badly described it is, a good museum to me is one that invites you to read the historical facts to give you the context required and inviting you to follow with your eyes.
Some of the info is there, in Spanish and not in any other language, not only that but most of it is badly placed not allowing you to read it easily or presenting that flow between context and exhibit pieces.
To my experience the whole narrative is was so badly placed it actually forced me not to continue reading hence rushing through the displays.
Also the garden today is only a shadow of what it was, making it rather miserable, full of pigeon poo, broken architecture and lack of plants due to the trees shadow.
To me although the intentions of the place are good, as a whole the experience is so run down, broken, badly displayed and dirty it makes the whole experience rather depressing and underwhelming...
Anyone expecting aboriginal context will not find it here.
The house is incredible and the contents are also quite fantastic, going round the very small exhibit on both ground and first floor shows the collection well.
My issue with this exhibition is how badly described it is, a good museum to me is one that invites you to read the historical facts to give you the context required and inviting you to follow with your eyes.
Some of the info is there, in Spanish and not in any other language, not only that but most of it is badly placed not allowing you to read it easily or presenting that flow between context and exhibit pieces.
To my experience the whole narrative is was so badly placed it actually forced me not to continue reading hence rushing through the displays.
Also the garden today is only a shadow of what it was, making it rather miserable, full of pigeon poo, broken architecture and lack of plants due to the trees shadow.
To me although the intentions of the place are good, as a whole the experience is so run down, broken, badly displayed and dirty it makes the whole experience rather depressing and underwhelming...
Written October 13, 2016
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Luis R
Greenwich, CT282 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
The building in itself is worth seeing. It was build by Noel as a home and converted into a museum not longer afterwards. It is located about a block away from a famous bomb site (that is how we found it). The collection focused on colonial paintings and decorative art. There is a fee (20 pesos September 2014). Take a walk inside the small garden: it is definitely a must. Old trees and peace in the middle of a busy city. No photography allowed in the permanent collection.
Written September 20, 2014
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Lynn P
Portola Valley, CA52 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
From the Jesuits through colonists, slavery and immigration, see the local history laid out in art and artifacts. Superb and comprehensive signage, just wish they had it in English. Someone would do a big favor to translate it all for them and offer an guidebook.
Written May 8, 2014
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Emma P
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Si en la actualidad hay conciertos y donde estan anunciados. Gracias
Written March 18, 2021
Olá, gostaria de saber quanto custa o ingresso para visitar tanto o Palacio Noel quanto a Casa Fernandez Blanco.
Written April 17, 2019
¿Qué horario tiene? ¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada? ¿Hay un día en que se entra gratis?
Written March 8, 2016
Hola. La info brindada arriba es correcta. Trata de visitar el Palacio Noel un día de sol para disfrutar el jardin.
Written March 15, 2016
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