This summer, one of the most beautiful palaces with gardens in Buenos Aires is opening its doors for you to remember, because in addition to being a palace, it is one of the most important art museums in Buenos Aires.
Discover this art museum hidden in a colonial palace in Buenos Aires with these guided tours of its gardens and halls.
The Noel Palace is a jewel of Spanish-American neocolonial architecture that can be visited in the heart of Buenos Aires, with tours that invite you to travel back centuries without leaving the city. It is located in the Retiro neighborhood . This palace, now a museum, was built in 1922 by architect Martín Noel as a family residence. Instead of looking to Europe, Noel chose to revive the architectural roots of Latin America. That is why he chose to draw inspiration from the Baroque style of Lima and Cuzco.
You can see the result if you decide to discover this wonderful palace and its gardens, where you can also enjoy its art and history exhibitions. It is a unique building in Buenos Aires, with courtyards, galleries, railings, balconies, and details that evoke the colonial past of Buenos Aires.
Since 1947, the building has been home to the Isaac Fernández Blanco Museum of Hispanic American Art, which houses one of the most important collections of viceregal art in the country. In its rooms, you can see pieces from the 16th to 18th centuries : silverware, religious imagery, colonial paintings, furniture, and objects that tell the cultural history of South America.
One of the great charms of the place is its Spanish-style gardens, a true urban oasis that reinforces the feeling of being far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Buenos Aires.
Summer guided tours to discover this neocolonial palace
During January and February, the Noel Palace offers special guided tours, ideal for learning more about the history of the building, its architecture, and the works it houses. Guided tours are included in the museum entrance fee and do not require prior reservation. These guided tours are part of the summer cultural program and are the perfect excuse to rediscover one of the most unique palaces in Buenos Aires.
Free admission on Wednesdays.
General admission : 2,000 pesos / Non-resident foreigners: 10,000 pesos / Wednesdays free
Retirees, university students with ID, people with disabilities plus one companion, children under 12, Falklands War veterans, and groups of public school students are admitted free of charge.