Argentina is a country with a complex and interesting history, and nowhere is this more true than in its capital. As such, there are many museums around covering any number of subjects from art to national political history. Below we’ve put together a list of some of the best in city, based on our writers’ recommendations.
Casa de Nacarello
Street Address: Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo, Barrio Histórico, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Contact Details: Tel: 052 25609 Email: [email protected]
Website: Lonely Planet Listing
Recommended In: The Real Argentina Travel Guide to Colonia del Sacramento
El Zanjon de Grandados
Street Address: Defensa 755, San Telmo, Buenos Aires
Contact Details: Tel: +54 (011) 4361-3002 Email: [email protected] Alternatively: [email protected]
Website: www.elzanjon.com.ar
Recommended In: The Neighbourhood of San Telmo, Buenos Aires
MALBA
Street Address: Fundación Costantini, Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Buenos Aires, C1425CLA
Contact Details: Tel: +54 (011) 4808-6500 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.malba.org.ar
Recommended In: Barrio Palermo: A Guide to Buenos Aires’ Hippest Neighbourhood
Museo Crillo de los Corrales
Street Address: Av. de los Corrales 6436, Buenos Aires, C1440BBN
Contact Details: Tel: +54 (011) 4687-1949
Website: www.cvltvre.com/pg/museums/view/14464
Recommended In: Gauchos in Buenos Aires – Feria de Mataderos
Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes
Street Address: San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province
Contact Details: Tel: +54 (02326) 45-5839 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.museoguiraldes.com.ar/horarios.htm
Recommended In: San Antonio de Areco: The Home of Gaucho Folklore
Museo Historico Nacional
Street Address: Defensa 1600, Buenos Aires
Contact Details: Tel: +54 (011) 4307-2301 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dibam.cl/historico_nacional
Recommended In: The Neighbourhood of San Telmo, Buenos Aires

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