Buenos Aires has a scenographic museum that was originally the home of a great artist and a meeting place for important figures in the Buenos Aires art scene. This museum also features a traditional circus and nooks filled with details from bygone eras. Have you heard of La Botica del Ángel?
La Botica del Ángel: A Creole circus, altars, and an eclectic space filled with art
Bergara Leumann was an artist, designer, and television host who created the scenographic museum as a tribute to the great figures of Argentine art. This space was originally his home but was inaugurated as La Botica del Ángel or the Scenographic Museum in 1966.
La Botica del Ángel began as a café-concert where music, theater, and poetry performances took place. Over the years, the venue accumulated unique pieces, stage sets, and decorations that today form part of an unmissable journey through Buenos Aires culture from the 1960s to the present day.
Among the most notable tributes, you’ll find spaces dedicated to Niní Marshall, Jorge Luis Borges, Astor Piazzolla, and other icons of Argentine art and literature. Every corner of La Botica del Ángel tells a story and recreates moments from Buenos Aires’s entertainment scene. Visiting the scenographic museum is an experience that blends nostalgia, art, and theatricality in a space that’s a visual extravaganza.
As one might expect, there are various stages in this house—which is more of a hidden mansion in the Microcentro than a mere home— where different exhibitions and shows are also often held.
Guided tours: how to explore La Botica del Ángel
Guided tours of the scenographic museum allow you to learn about the history of the place from specialized guides. During the tour, you’ll explore the different themed rooms, the original sets, and the unique objects that Bergara Leumann collected throughout his life. Guided tours require advance reservations and have limited capacity, so it’s recommended to check availability before attending.
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