Art Museums in Buenos Aires
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- ArchieGlenmoore, PA7,745 contributionsWe stopped by to check it out as we heard it was owned by the richest man in Buenos Aires. We enjoyed the Frida collection which he got in NYC and paid a lot for. The rest of museum was mostly modern art. It's charged admission and you cannot carry around your backpack. It gets checked into a room. There is a cafe and gift shop. Took us about 45 min to get through.Written July 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matthew-llynMelbourne, Australia3 contributionsI really like art and this museum completely met my expectations. It has many rooms with very beautiful sculptures and paintings. I recommend it.Written July 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aleksandra sBelgrade, Serbia612 contributionsGreat museum, well putted. Decoratife art in full sence. Nicely organized, well blended historical artefacts with modern sculptures for example. You can come by Hop-on-hop-off bus, spend lovely 1-2hours. Free entranceWritten February 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travelfun001Oakville, Canada3,563 contributionsWe visited this museum on a Wednesday and really enjoyed it. They have a small collection with some really interesting pieces. The dance exhibit on the lower level was very interesting. The first floor was closed on the day we visited. Admission was free the day we were here.Written March 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rochelle FRandolph, NJ1,138 contributionsThis private collection is located in Puerto Madero. We got in for free as we are "seniors". There are some top artists in the collection including 1 Andy Warhol, 1 Rodin, 1 Chagall and some others. There are lots of other artists too.
As we were in the area it was good for 1 hour. Nice to see.Written March 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - kesit0Buenos Aires, Argentina736 contributionsVery impressive the Spanisch / religious art that Laretta had in his house! Very cheap entrance of 50 pesos per adult for an interesting walk through of 1 hour.Written November 27, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- O K15 contributionsVery beautiful artwork. It is a great exhibition with very friendly people. The artwork is very playful and colorful. We had a grand time.Written November 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK6,898 contributionsWhat a great area. So much to see and to take in. It is surrounded by some very dodgy areas, our guide said never go alone!Written December 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The_Traveling_ExpatChicago, IL403 contributionsBuenos 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, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ScielbiSanta Fe, NM1,286 contributionsA delightful small museum. Spent about 1 1/2 hours viewing the art. Definitely wroth seeing. Small but nice & very inexpensive to enter.Written March 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sandy cCopenhagen, Denmark662 contributionsWell this review can only be for the exhibition I saw Oct 2019. I'm guessing they change the entire presentation from show to show? Anyhow, during my visit it was all geometric and op art. Not bad at all, in fact some pieces were quite remarkable. Just a bit repetitive, in my own subjective opinion. Others might think it's great- who knows!? Anyhow, next time I'm in BA I'll definitely give MACBA another visit. BY NorteAmericano standards, it's fairly cheap, and Wednesdays are free altogether.Written March 9, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Violeta L20 contributionsIt was the perfect combination to feel we had 10 years old again as the faena arts center is colorfull and enjoyable for all agesWritten September 20, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caro C1 contributionIts a pleasure to visit a place like this!
Great selection and variety of latin american Art!
been there on august 2019.Written September 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - medi470Buenos Aires, Argentina204 contributionsThe “Casa Nacional Del Bicentinario” is a new cultural space dedicated to reflect on the political, social and cultural transformations that took place in Argentina in the past 200 years as one way to contemplate the country’s future. Located in Recoleta on Riobamba Street in a 1913 magnificent building that was renovated for the centre, it was opened in March 2010 to commemorate the Argentinean bicentennial of the May revolution of 1810.
In addition to producing and exhibiting temporary expositions about important themes of life in Argentina over the past 200 years, there is space dedicated to public debates and interviews, documentaries and music, education programs for schools and the public and finally space for courses and workshops.
In this review I will focus on the main exhibition, “El Gran Juego De Leopoldo Marechal”, which is about the, not very well known but never the less one of the most important Argentinean writers. Leopoldo Marechal was born in Buenos Aires in 1900 and died in 1970. He was a poet, novelist and essay writer. His book “Adam Buenosayres” is considered one of the most important novels of the Argentinean literature. He also excelled as a poet and in 1941 won the most prestigious poetry prize offered by Argentina. In 1951 he also won the first prize for a theatre production. Unlike other famous Argentinean writers and poets, Marechal was not well known. This was primarily because of his political ideas, support of the Peronism movement and his criticism of human rights violations in Argentina. His writings were banned during the military dictatorship of Aramburu and he was persecuted and had to briefly exile himself in Santiago de Chile. The Argentinean ministry of culture is setting the record straight by acknowledging Marechal in this exposition, which retraces his life and work and by commemorating him as a writer who knew how to use literature to emancipate his fellow countrymen.
The exposition is composed of photographs and documents from the national archives and the Marechal foundation run by his daughters as well as first editions of his books and other related documents and information, including his own typewriter!
As you enter the first floor hall where Marechal exposition is displayed, you will see a series of posters about his life; childhood and his summer trips to Maipu, early adulthood and work, his life through the 1920’s, his time in Europe during the late 1920’s and early 1930, his family and the early death of his wife, his political involvements, his isolation during the decade of 1955 to 1965 and lastly his final years and his death in 1970. There are also two sections on the man as a theatre writer with some of his plays on large screens and on his poetry with some quotes from his poetry books.
Obviously this is a serious exhibition that invites you to think about the writer and contemplate his time and the political scene during his life. This is of course in line with the objectives of the “Casa Nacional Del Bicentinario”.
I enjoyed the presentation very much and ended up buying Marechal’s book “Adam Buenosayres”. In addition to this main exhibition, there is a couple of small ones about Bolivia and another about Myths and symbols in Indian art.
I hope you will be able to visit this exhibition and I think you will like it too.
It took over an hour to go through the Marechal’s exposition and about half an hour for the other two.Written January 15, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
