Best Art Museums in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a city with plenty of activities on offer for culture buffs.  Art lovers travelling to Buenos Aires won’t be disappointed, as the Argentine Capital has over the last few decades, become ever more present on the world’s arts and culture map. Buenos Aires’ museums and galleries have built up important collections of Latin American Art and keep track of the newest trends in the art market with exhibits of some of the world’s top contemporary artists. The best art museums in Buenos Aires are also home to some spectacular classic works of art, such as paintings by Rembrandt, El Greco, Van Gogh and Picasso.

So, when you are on vacation, set aside a day for a tour around Buenos Aires’ museums and explore the city’s rich art scene. Especially now in the Argentine mid-summer heat, a visit to a quiet (and air-conditioned!) museum, makes for a great cultural activity to escape the heat and hustle and bustle of the city.

The Best Art Museums in Buenos Aires:

MALBA // Museum of Latin American Art

Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Recoleta

This is one of the most popular museums and art galleries in the city, not only for its wide array of classic pieces of artwork from painters like Frida Kahlo. The MALBA also hosts excellent temporary exhibits of contemporary artists and activities such as readings and movie screenings.

MALBA official website

[caption id="attachment_6165" align="alignnone" width="640"] The Museum of Latin American Art in Recoleta / source[/caption]

MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES // National Fine Art Museum

Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta

Argentina’s national museum. A beautiful old mansion that houses the country’s most extensive collection of Argentine Art. It also has a few priceless works of art by international artists, such as Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt.

MNBA official website

[caption id="attachment_6166" align="alignnone" width="640"] Argentina's National Museum of Art in Buenos Aires / source[/caption]

MUSEO XUL SOLAR // Museum of the life and work of the famous Argentine artist.

Laprida 1212, Palermo

A beautiful museum to visit in Buenos Aires, dedicated to the Argentine artist Xul Solar. It is located in the very house Solar lived in and designed himself and displays a wide range of his life’s work. From paintings, sculptures and his fascinating and bizarre inventions. Really, worth a visit, for art lovers who want to get an insight into the work of one of Argentina’s most famous artists.

Museo Xul Solar Official Website

[caption id="attachment_6167" align="alignnone" width="640"] The stunning architecture in the Xul Solar museum, designed by the artist himself / source[/caption]

FUNDACIÓN PROA // Contemporary Art Gallery

Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1929, La Boca

One of Buenos Aires’ newest and trendiest Contemporary Art Museums. Set on the La Boca riverfront, right beside the famous Buenos Aires tourist attraction, Caminito, Proa is host to some of Argentina’s most exciting new exhibits, with world-renowned local and international artists.   The building itself is a great place to visit, with its roof terrace which offers great views of the river and harbour.

PROA official website

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