Buenos Aires has many beautiful museums, but it is a city of many sports passions and nothing better to know them than to visit its sports museums. Immerse yourself in a journey through the history and the most important milestones of sports in Argentina by visiting the sports museums of Buenos Aires. These 5 sports museums of the city gather historical objects, trophies, photographs and memories of the glory and sporting passion of Argentina.
Argentinos Juniors Club Museum
The museum known as the Templo del Futbol is located under one of the stands of the Argentinos Juniors stadium. This sports museum in Buenos Aires houses a special room dedicated to the career of Diego Maradona. From his beginnings in the infantile team until his transfer in 1981. In this room you will see authentic objects that tell the story of Maradona. In addition, you will be able to admire photographs, cards, trophies, jerseys and objects donated by fans. In this museum, the playing field and locker rooms are part of the tour.
Argentinos Juniors Athletic Club Museum
📍Gavilan 2151. La Paternal
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Guided tours at 10:30am, 12:15pm and 2pm.
2. River Museum
The River Museum has a 360-degree cinema where a movie is projected that immerses you in the feeling of being a River Plate fan. If you visit this sports museum you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of the club, its first steps in professionalism and the most important matches in its history.
Through the Time Tunnel you will chronologically go through the key personalities of River Plate, its best goals, its most memorable triumphs, as well as national and international trophies.
River Plate Museum
📍7579 Figueroa Alcorta Ave.
Open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
3. Museo de la Pasión Boquense (Boquense Passion Museum)
The Museo de la Pasión Boquense is located under one of the stands of Club Atlético Boca Juniors. This sports museum offers you the opportunity to dive head first into the history of the club. On the second floor, the first thing you will see is a 360-degree audiovisual show to understand and get excited about the passion of the club and its fans.
On the second floor you will find an installation of light, images and sounds that will transport you to the streets and houses of La Boca neighborhood. In addition, you will also find emblematic objects and photographs documenting the club’s best matches and most important cups. If you have never been, maybe it is time to visit one of the most important sports museums in Buenos Aires.
Boquense Passion Museum
📍Brandsen 805
⏰Open Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
4. Jacobo Urso Museum
This is the Buenos Aires sports museum of Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro. It is a small museum but it houses a collection of trophies, jerseys and various objects that its founders collected over time. It also has an impressive collection of photographs, historical jerseys, trophies, medals and newspaper and magazine clippings that narrate the highlights of the club.
The Saints of Boedo or all those who visit this sports museum will be able to admire the image of Pope Francis, a well-known and fervent San Lorenzo fan, as well as the meniscus preserved in formaldehyde of one of its most important players: Sergio Villar.
Jacobo Urso Museum
📍2145 General Fernandez de la Cruz Avenue
More information at the museum’s website
5. Club Atlético Velez Sarfield Museum
This museum traces the history of El Fortín de Velez. Through objects, newspaper clippings, jerseys and much more you will learn about the history of one of the most important soccer clubs in Argentina and one of the most beloved sports museums in Buenos Aires.
Velez Sarfield Athletic Club Museum
📍9200 Juan B- Justo Avenue
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