If you’re a fan of comics, illustration, and Buenos Aires culture, mark your calendar because Buenos Aires once again has its own Museum of Humor, and the grand opening is on Museum Night. A grand opening with free admission!
From Puerto Madero to the Historic District: The New Home of Comedy
Gone are the days of the traditional Munich Building—did you ever visit it? In this new phase, MUJU is moving to the Monserrat neighborhood, just steps from Plaza de Mayo
“Salú Caloi!”: The opening exhibition that’s sure to move you
To kick things off, MUJU has prepared a main exhibition that’s a direct hit on Argentines’ nostalgia. The “Salú Caloi!” exhibition takes you on an intimate and fascinating journey through the creative universe of Clemente’s father.
What will you find there?
- Original watercolors and sketches that reveal the creative process behind the comic strips.
- Caloi’s personal belongings and work tools.
- A retrospective of Clemente’s thousands of cartoons.
- In addition, the galleries are debuting a new permanent exhibition on the history of Argentine cartoon humor—a journey from the earliest magazines to contemporary illustration.
Drawing Battles and DJs: A Different Kind of Opening
True to its new identity as a vibrant space, the November 14 opening is anything but boring. Taking advantage of Museum Night, MUJU has put together a lineup designed to make for a unique Saturday night.
During the evening, the museum transforms into a real-time creative hub with a “Cartoonists’ Ring,” where illustrators face off in live creativity battles. Plus, you’ll find a drawing jam, DJs setting the tone for the night, and workshops to encourage the audience to pick up a pencil too.
Palacio Arriaga: MUJU’s New Home
Around 1808, Juan Bautista de Elorriaga commissioned the construction of this architectural gem, which marked a turning point in Buenos Aires’ history and, as of November 14, houses the Buenos Aires Museum of Humor: it was one of the first two-story houses and is now the oldest of its kind still standing. A spectacular detail? From the terrace’s lookout, you could gaze out over the Río de la Plata.
- What: MUJU Grand Opening! (Museum of Humor) and the “Salú Caloi!” exhibition.
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m. (as part of Museum Night).
- Where: Adolfo Alsina 417, Monserrat, CABA.
- Price: Free admission
