Buenos Aires has no more and no less than 12 art museums exclusively, not counting historical museums and art galleries. What better way to tour Buenos Aires and immerse yourself in the creative world of the local and international art scene than visiting the best museums in Buenos Aires.
Plan your artistic itinerary and let yourself discover the artistic panorama that Buenos Aires has for you. Add them to your weekend afternoons or your vacation plans.
1. National Museum of Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Museum of Buenos Aires has a wide range of artistic styles ranging from Renaissance to contemporary art. Here you can see paintings, sculptures and engravings by renowned Argentine and international artists.
The Bellas Artes has a permanent collection with representative works of European art and several temporary exhibitions of Latin American art and very important Argentine artists. In addition, there are conferences and cultural events that further enrich the artistic experience of visiting one of the most important art museums in Buenos Aires. Datazo: admission to the Museo de Bellas Artes is free.
National Museum of Fine Arts.
📍Del Libertador Av. 1473. Recoleta.
Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am. Weekends from 10am. Mondays closed.
IG @bellasartesargentina
2. Museum of Latin American Art
The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) is one of the most important museums in Buenos Aires because it is synonymous with Latin American art. The permanent collection is a legacy of MALBA’s owner and collector Eduardo Costantini: it is made up of paintings and sculptures by the most important Latin American artists (Xul Solar, Frida Kahlo or Diego de Rivera), as well as photographs and installations.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions that showcase the latest trends and perspectives in the continent’s most innovative art scene, monthly film series and much more.
👉Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA)
📍3415 Figueroa Alcorta Avenue. Recoleta.
Open Tuesdays from 11am. Wednesday to Sunday from 12hs to 20hs. Mondays closed.
Tickets at MALBA website.
Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires.
The works you will find at the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (MAMBA) reflect the latest trends and currents in modern art. From bold paintings and provocative sculptures to interactive installations and multimedia art, every corner of the museum offers a stimulating visual experience.
In addition to its permanent collection, MAMBA presents temporary exhibitions that explore contemporary themes and challenge artistic boundaries. Immerse yourself in this fascinating world of contemporary creativity and be inspired by innovation and experimentation at the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires. Tip: MAMBA is free on Wednesdays.
👉Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires (MAMBA)
📍San Juan Av. 350. San Telmo
Open from Wednesday to Monday from 11hs to 19hs. Tuesday closed
Tickets at MAMBA website
IG @modernoba
4. Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art
With its temporary exhibitions and its diverse cultural program, the Enrique Larreta Museum is an essential stop to discover one of the most important, though sometimes unnoticed, art museums in Buenos Aires. Tip: admission to the museum is free on Wednesdays.
👉Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art
📍Juramento 2291. Belgrano
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12hs to 19hs. Saturday and Sunday from 10hs to 20hs. Tuesday closed
IG @museolarreta
5. Eduardo Sivori Plastic Arts Museum
The Sívori Museum is a hidden treasure that houses an outstanding Argentine art collection of more than 4000 pieces. From paintings and sculptures to photographs and engravings, the Sívori Museum is the perfect place to visit if you want to have a perspective of the evolution of art in Argentina. The Museo Sívori is a dynamic and exciting place for contemporary art lovers, which is also in the heart of the Palermo woods: lakes and the Japanese Garden surround you. Datazo: on Wednesdays the entrance to the museum is free.
👉Sevori Museum
📍555 Infanta Isabel Av.
Open from Wednesday to Monday from 11am to 7pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12hs. Tuesday closed.
IG @museo_sivori
6. Proa Foundation
The Proa Foundation is, along with Caminito, one of the most important meeting points in the neighborhood of La Boca. This recycled Italian mansion from the 19th century is today one of the most important art museums in Buenos Aires in contemporary art. Fundación Proa is an artistic institution always looking for avant-garde proposals, where you will find an eclectic selection of exhibitions and events ranging from visual art and performance to interactive installations and avant-garde film cycles.
And in case you didn’t know, Fundación Proa has a cafeteria and a terrace from which to view and admire the river and the surrounding area which, for a sunny day, are the perfect complement to any outing.
👉Fundación Proa
📍Don Pedro de Mendoza Av. 1929
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12hs to 19hs. Mondays and Tuesdays closed.
IG @fundacion_proa
7. Benito Quinquela Martin Museum
The Benito Quinquela Martin Museum is the result of a donation from the artist himself and pays homage to him in its permanent exhibition with stunning paintings that capture the essence of the port and the life of the neighborhood of La Boca. From port landscapes to his portraits of the characters, each of his works of art immerses you in the atmosphere of the port and its workers. In addition, the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum also offers temporary exhibitions highlighting the diversity and creativity of contemporary Argentine artists.
👉Benito Quinquela Martin Museum
📍Don Pedro de Mendoza Av. 1835
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.15am to 6pm.
8. Museum of Hispano-American Art Fernández Blanco
The Fernández Blanco Museum is a colonial palace in the Retiro neighborhood that houses a very impressive collection of colonial and pre-Columbian works of art from all over the Spanish-American region: paintings, sculptures, textiles and decorative objects represent the fusion of indigenous and European influences throughout the centuries. Each piece on display tells a story about the cultural and aesthetic diversity of Latin America.
The 19th and 20th century part of the collection is located in the Casa Fernández Blanco in the Congreso neighborhood. There you will be able to see toys, clothing, silverware, furniture, paintings and photography of the period. Ideal for the curious. Tip: both venues of the Museum of Latin American Art have free admission on Wednesdays.
Fernández Blanco Museum of Hispanoamerican Art.
📍Suipacha 1422. Retiro
📍Hipólito Yrigoyen 1420. Congreso
Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 am to 7 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 am to 8 pm. Tuesday closed.
9. Museum of Popular Art José Hernández
The Museum of Popular Art of Buenos Aires celebrates the artistic expressions of the different regions of Argentina. In this Buenos Aires art museum you will be able to see textiles and ceramics to sculptures and objects that reflect the diversity and creativity of popular art. Each piece on display tells a unique story and represents the cultural roots and folklore of Argentina. Datazo: admission to the museum is free on Wednesdays.
👉José Hernández Museum of Popular Art
📍Av. del Libertador 2373
Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 7pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11am to 8pm. Tuesday closed.
10. Xul Solar Museum
The Xul Solar Museum is dedicated to the art of Xul Solar, pseudonym of Oscar Agustín Alejandro Schulz Solari. Xul Solar was a reference of surrealism and you can see and immerse yourself in his work in his museum. You will see an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures and personal objects that reveal his genius and the overflowing imagination of this multifaceted Argentine artist.
In addition to the permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions that explore different aspects of Xul Solar’s life and work, as well as his influence on Argentine and Latin American art.
👉Xul Solar Museum
📍Laprida 1212
Tuesday to Friday from 12hs to 20 hs. Saturdays from 12hs to 19hs. Sundays, Mondays and holidays: closed.
Guided tours: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4:00 pm.
IG @museo.xul.solar
11. Museum of Contemporary Art
At MACBA you will be able to explore a wide range of contemporary artistic expressions that invite you to reflect on social, political and cultural issues. This is one of the museums in Buenos Aires whose collection presents both consolidated and emerging artists, as well as temporary exhibitions that present the latest trends and experimentations in art. All in a building of avant-garde architecture and its cozy atmosphere.
👉Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)
📍328 San Juan Avenue
Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12hs to 19hs. Closed on Tuesdays.
IG @museomacba
12. Fortabat Foundation
The Fortabat Foundation is located in a building that in itself is a work of modern art. Work of the Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, being in the neighborhood of Puerto Madero, its glass structure offers a very special panoramic view of the river and Buenos Aires. This Buenos Aires museum brings together the collection belonging to Amalita Lacroze de Fortabat and includes works by established Argentine artists, as well as pieces by renowned international artists.
👉Foundation Fortabat
📍Olga Cossettini 141
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12hs to 18hs. Mondays and Tuesdays closed.
IG @colecciondeartefortabat