Museums – Buenos Aires

Museums in Buenos Aires range from Latin American art to national history. Many are free or low-cost and sit in districts that are easy to combine on foot.

Combined ticket

There is no official combined museum pass; most museums sell tickets separately.

Free admission days

The National Fine Arts Museum is free every day; some museums are free on certain weekdays, so check current information.

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  1. MALBA

    A Latin American art museum holding works by artists such as Frida Kahlo and Xul Solar.

    Category
    Art museum
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Weekday mornings

    Tip: Wednesdays may offer discounted entry; check the current rates.

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  2. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    A national art museum showing Rodin, Monet and Argentine masters, with free admission.

    Category
    Art museum
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Don't miss the Argentine rooms on the ground floor.

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  3. Museo Evita

    A museum telling Eva Perón's life through her dresses, photos and documents.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Morning

    Tip: Its garden cafe is a pleasant break.

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  4. Museo del Bicentenario

    A museum behind the Casa Rosada showing Argentina's history and old fort remains.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Morning

    Tip: Combine it with a visit to the Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo.

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  5. Colección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat

    A private collection including Warhol and Turner, shown in a modern Puerto Madero building.

    Category
    Art museum
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Enjoy the river-view terrace near sunset.

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  6. Museo Histórico Nacional

    A museum in Lezama Park displaying objects from the independence era and San Martín.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Stroll through the park and on to nearby San Telmo.

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  7. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales

    A museum with dinosaur skeletons and rich natural history collections, ideal for families.

    Category
    Science museum
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Weekday mornings

    Tip: Go in the afternoon to avoid school groups.

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  8. Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco

    Colonial-era silverwork, furniture and religious art displayed in a neocolonial mansion.

    Category
    Art museum
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Its garden is small but peaceful, a good place to rest after your visit.

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