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There are several art museums in BsAs: Bella Artes, Malba, Arte Decorativo, Museo de Motivos, but here in this house which belonged to Martin and Carlos Noel, lies the most extensive collection of Spanish-American clolonial art in the World. The museum opened in 1936 and different rooms are devoted to different eras and different peoples who have made up Argentina – from the Guarani Jesuit mission of Missiones to the provincial era of Juan Manuel de Rosas. Opening hours, like most museums in BsAs, are unique to say the least – Tue through Sunday, 1400-1900, probably in reflection of the very late hours kept by many Argentines. The grounds within the house also serve as an oasis from the surrounding concrete towers. See my TL for more on the grounds. Leave a Comment
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This new museum, located in a former temporary home for women in need run by the Fundacion Eva Peron, has yet to make it into many of the guidebooks, but with time, it has potential to attract visitors galore. The building is a beautiful and dates to the early 20th century – extensively remodeled in 1923. It was purchase by Fundacion Eva Peron in 1948 as Temporary House #2. Touring the museum you can gain an insight into this very dynamic Argentine woman – each room devoted to a chapter of her life, from beginnings to death and beyond. Even without the incredibly successful shows by Andrew Lloyd Webber and movie adaptation by Allan Parkes, Evita was one of the most important personages in Argentine history. In her short run at the side of Juan Peron, she was able to bring the vote to women, establish social foundations desperately lacking in Argentina, solidify political support for her husband and do everything with a grace and style seldom seen on this scale. She was also a great polarizer within this polarized world – her enemies, both the landowning oligarchs among whom she is buried with in la Recoleta and the Army – at least, those not directly supporting her husband – despised her in levels that are really only hinted at in both the musical/movie and here also at the museum. Evita was certainly much more than a song or movie – though that is how most foreigners know her. Admire or despise her – she was not a topic of discussion during much of the dark 30-year military rule that followed the overthrow of Peron in 1955. She is by far the most important woman in Argentine history and probably the most charismatic of all. You can begin understanding he better here at this museum. Leave a Comment
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Built for 1700 spectators in 1921 by grateful Spanish performers, Teatro Cervantes also houses the National Theatrical Studies Institute, an archive, a library and a museum. The Cervantes is lesser known that its bigger brother, Teatro Colon, one block to the south, but it is no less ornate outside or in. Leave a Comment
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El Museo Ferrari es una oportunidad para revivir la historia de un hombre que ante todo fue un extraordinario innovador. Este Museo está organizado en tres grandes secciones. El primera está dedicada a Don Enzo Ferrari y toda su historia personal. La segunda sección está dedicada enteramente a su gran pasión: la Fórmula 1.
La tercer sección cuenta la historia deportiva de Ferrari a través de cientos de fotos y otras curiosidades como la historia del logo de esta emblemática marca.
The Ferrari Museum is a chance to relive the life and times of a man that above all was an extraordinary innovator. This museum is organized in three large sections. The first one is dedicated Mr. Enzo Ferrari and all his life story.
The second section is dedicated entirely to its great passion: Formula 1.
The third section tells the sports story of Ferrari through hundreds of photos and other curiosities like the history of the company's emblematic logo. Leave a Comment Address: Av. Figeroa Alcorta y Julio. V gonzalezDirections: Recoleta, in front plaza Francia
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The Museo National de Immigracion doesn't seem to be very high on most people's "must see" lists, but it was on mine.
The rather sparse museum, located in the port area, is a pretty depressing affair, made all the more so since we were the only people visiting. To top it off, I became even further depressed, because I had set out to do some genealogical research, to see if I could find info on my paternal grandfather who left the "old country" to come to the "new world, " stopping first in BsAs before heading up to New York. In any event, no info on him was found, and the nice researcher (who spoke no English) didn't charge me for the search. I think he felt as bad as I did.
Like Ellis Island, I found the place chilling, and inspiring, and emotional. Just think, all these people leaving what they know for a better life. Although this is probably not high on your list, it may be worth having a glimpse of the many people from Europe who left what they knew behind, hoping Argentina was the key to a better life. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida Antartida Argentina 1355Phone: 4317-0285Directions: Retiro
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Boca Juniors is one of BsAs most well-known football clubs with a history stretching back over a hundred years. The Xeneizes – Genoese for its founders’ nationality – playing in the 55000 capacity stadium, have a long tradition of championships and flare. They are one of the most loved teams in BsAs, along with the Millonarios of River Plate, though don’t tell that to the fans of Independiente, Racing, San Lorenzo, Huaracan, Argentinos Juniors, Chacarita Juniors and on and on – there are 20 different stadiums the BsAs area. What does set Boca Juniors apart is the smart merchandising of the team and what it has – and does – stood for. Inside the south part of the stadium is a fine museum devoted to the team, its past and its fans. You also have the chance to go inside the stadium, though to best experience la Pasion, attend a game. Leave a Comment Address: 805 Calle BrandsenPhone: 4362-1100Directions: Enter on the south side of the StadiumWebsite: www.museoboquense.com
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It's probably difficult for most people to go to Buenos Aires and NOT to think of Evita. (And there was no singing from the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical....)
The Museo Evita is exactly what you'd expect: a lovely building, and basically a hagiology of the life of Eva Duarte Peron. It is, however, in a great building, the multimedia parts of the museum are well done, and there's an incredibly chilling video concerning what happened to Evita's body after her death.
It's also a fairly good place to get a gift or two for the Evita fan on your list. Leave a Comment
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En pleno centro de Buenos Aires se encuentra el museo de armas, un paseo imperdible para los amantes de la historia, allí están exhibidas piezas de colección de diferentes épocas y guerras.
In downtown, you can find the weapons museum, an obliged place to visit to history lovers, there are collection pieces from different times and wars. Leave a Comment
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Fue construido en el Siglo XIX (en el año 1911), para que funcionase una pista de patinaje sobre hielo. Se transformó luego en salón de baile popular, y a partir de 1912, el tango tomó su lugar protagónico.
Los salones del palacio fueron modificados por el arquitecto Alejandro Bustillo e inaugurados como salón de Bellas Artes en 1932.
Se ubica en Posadas 1725, y desde el año 1978 funcionan las Salas Nacionales de Cultura y Exposición o Salón Nacional de Artes Plásticas, como opción de interés para los amantes del arte.
It was built in the 20th Century (1911), functioning as an ice skating rink. It was transformed later into a popular dance hall, and from 1912, the tango took its place. The parlors of the palace were modified by the architect Alejandro Bustillo and inaugurated like parlor of Fine Arts in 1932. It is located in
Posadas 1725, and since 1978 functioned as the National Parlours of of Culture
and Exposition or National Parlour of Plastic Arts, a note of interest for art lovers. Leave a Comment Address: Schiaffino y posadasDirections: Recoleta in front of plaza Francia
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For some reason, the arts of Latin America, with a few exceptions, seemed to be given short shift in the big museums in Europe and the U.S. So, it was pretty thrilling to see a fairly large gallery devoted to major Latin American artists. This second floor gallery is arranged in chronological order...starting around the 1900s, and quickly moves into the modernist period.
The other galleries have rotating exhibits. When we were there, there was a large video screening of Andy Warhol "screen tests," and some assemblage exhibit.
The building itself is all glass and airy and spacious, and a fine place to view the art.
In addition, there is a nice cafe on the ground floor, perfect for a drink, lunch, or snack. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida Figuroa Alcorta 3415Directions: PalermoWebsite: www.malba.org.ar
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