Don't let the long line streaming down the block fool you. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, what I…read moreconsider to be Buenos Aires' answer to "most Met-equivalent museum in South America", is free to enter and the line moves quickly. Seemingly the sole reason for the line is the ticketing process during which you're asked if you'd like to make a donation. There's no pressure and you'll be handed a ticket whatever your response, but the process does slow the surge of guests into the place and that's probably a good thing. This is a very popular, excellent museum. I'm a slow and methodical viewer of art and when I say that I tired of looking at everything before running out of things to look at you get an idea of the size of the collection. I began upstairs, where the more modern collection resides then moved down to the main floor with an extensive collection of, well, everything that wasn't up on the second floor. Wanting to at least see the whole place I moved on to a ground floor extension that housed an Egypt-centric exhibit heavy on Spanish text which I couldn't read. No worries; my attention span was shot. Days later, friends we were traveling with came here. There was still a line but they - with differing tastes than me - confirmed the same findings: this is a great museum. I'm not certain what days and times are least attended but if you're not a fan of crowds you might consider such a question before a visit as the Argentinians seem to know what you're waiting to discover: this place is a treasure.

I came to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes expecting something on the scale of a national museum…read more Instead, the whole visit felt surprisingly thin. There are a few strong works, but the collection and layout feel sparse and don't really deliver the depth you'd expect from Argentina's main art institution. The backpack rule doesn't help. You're required to wear it on your chest, which is awkward, uncomfortable, and honestly makes walking around harder than it needs to be. It throws off your movement and makes you more likely to bump into things or lose your footing. Not exactly smart museum design. The exterior of the building is impressive, but inside it never quite rises to the level the name promises. Worth a quick stop if you're in the area, but it doesn't feel like a world-class experience.

Not only is Buenos Aires a great city, but it's also a great museum city. Not all great cities are…read more MALBA, the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, sets the bar high. Not only is the collection compelling, but the building housing it is a stunner. You might be compelled to photograph the space rather than the artworks. Begun in 2001 with one man's personal collection of 220 works by Latin American artists, the collection now has over 750 pieces and, though they don't identify the works as modern or contemporary, I'd identify the collection exactly that way. This is not a place to see the old masters and I like it all the more as a result. Regardless of how slowly you move through the collection, make time for the cafe. Basking in the light and the architecture of that space are guaranteed to enhance your overall experience. Come for the art and architecture, stay for the cafe and gift shop. MALBA is a world-class museum.

I don't usually go for modern art but this was very pleasant. The whole place was clean and…read morewell-maintained. My only gripe is that I wish the online ticketing system worked better, we gave up after several technical glitches which meant waiting 20 minutes in a long line.

That's one thing I adore about Buenos Aires: tons of museums. Also, tons of *free* museums. And…read morethis is one of them, yay! Definitely worth a check-out if you're into old architecture, furniture and decorations. It's basically an old mansion, decorated as it was back in the 1800s. And there are descriptions of each room in English, double yay! If it's free, it's for me! However, walking around this place will make you feel poor af. It's still an interesting spot to check out though.

What a wonderfully unique museum. It is a famous mansion filled with history and beauty.read more

If you have any interest in Eva Duarte Peron and her impact on Argentina, I would definitely…read morerecommend what we did. My wife and I took a half day tour of some of the important sights including the Casa Rosado, Recoletta Cemetery and ending up at this museum. I am sure what originally peaked my interest was a Broadway Show about her but there was so much more to this amazing story of how she captivated a country and was both loved and despised at the same time. The part that wanted to focus on was the love. Even the building this museum is housed in was a foundation of her foundation to house and educate the poor until they could find alternative living. Giving women the right to vote and becoming a voice for those who needed one. Yes, this also becomes a massive game of politics and this woman totally captivated me even though I learned things about her that did not sit well with me. Translation for me was not an issue as we had our own guide. I did not understand why the clothing could not be photographed. There are plenty of pictures of it right here in Yelp and you would think that there are also thousands of photos while she was actually wearing this clothing. This well maintained museum was a great final stop on my personal "Evita Trail." She was clearly captivating, knew how to speak to a crowd (remember, she was an actress,) and will last in the history book for a long, long time. KUDOS to the team at Museo Evita and the private guides who travel with you.

I am a big fan of Evita and her story. As such, I didn't want to miss this museum…read more It was interesting, but a little disappointing. I think the problem, to be fair, was a lack of English translations for many of the signs. However, I was expecting more. The collection was mostly of her clothing, and a few news reels. In short, it's worth seeing if you are a huge fan--but I wouldn't necessarily go too far out of your way to see this.

What a powerful and eye-opening experience. While visiting, you be in shock that all these awful…read moreevents happened in the last 50 years. Even more surprising is that governments can still conduct these types of heinous acts against their citizens. Wasn't sure what to expect as I was not up to date with Argentine political history before the Guerra de Las Malvinas/Faulkland Islands War. The museum takes you back through history and recounts how the civic-military junta came to power and committed acts against is citizens, both military and civilians: men, women andchildren; the press, other politicians, clergy-noone was spared. The museum sits on the beautiful yet haunting grounds of what was both a military academy and civi-military junta headquarters of where the clandestine operations against Argentines were carried out. Definitely a must when visiting Buenos Aires. Come experience it but be prepared to leave with your heart and mind in pieces. Due to the graphic nature, the museum does not recommend the experience for those under 15.

Within El Monumental stadium in Buenos is a museum for the home team, River Plate. You do not need…read moreto attend a game to visit. The museum is fairly small but has a large variety of memorabilia from the team's history. You will see trophies from their championships, old jerseys, old photos, and old merchandise from throughout their entire history. The highlight for me was the 360 degree cinema room, where you will be shown a video that highlights the fans' passion for the team. You can pay the entry fee for the museum only, or do a full stadium tour which gives you access to the inside of the stadium. The full tour only costs a little more, so it makes no sense to me to come here and not even see the inside of the stadium.

A MUST for any traveler to Buenos Aires. Entering the sacred temple of the glorious history that is…read moreRiver Plate gives one goose bumps that only comes when in the presence of greatness. The River 360* gives one the sensation of being in the Monumental on game day if you never had the pleasure of being there. The Trophy Room (which will need to be expanded) shows off the hardware the River has won . The hall of decades which has rooms for each decade with memorabilia and videos highlighting the zeitgeist and how River fared along with stat sheets for each championship. The 1940 and 50s River's Golden Age the time of "la Maquina" with such famous players like Labruna, Yacono, Moreno, Mun~oz, Deambrossi . Peucelle, Loustau , DiStefano, Pedernera, Carrizo , Vaghi, and Ferrari , amongst others On the first floor is "River en La Seleccion " (River on the National team) about the greatest River Plate players ever to wear the "albiceleste"(sky blue and white) of the National team. I believe the have audio guide books in English if you do not speak Spanish. Also located on the premises is "La Maquina" a cafeteria with good food and coffee and Tienda River to buy River Plate merchandise from shirts, caps, scarves, Ignacio Copani's CD with the River Anthem and other River Plate songs, even River Plate condoms(cada can~o termine en gol) . I recommend you get the package Museum AND stadium tour together. It is easily accessible by train or a quick cab ride up Alcorta Ave, from Retiro Train station which is very scenic and recommended. It is in the posher part of town so you dont have to worry too much about safety too much unlike our poorer cousins in the south by the riachuelo .

I really enjoyed it without having an obsession with fire arms or shiny armor…read more The entrance fee is very reasonable. I believe it was 20 pesos. The museum itself is massive and a lot bigger than what I had expected. They have a lot of private collections displayed here and they are IMPRESSIVE. Japanese, Samurai section alone is very cool and makes the museum worth visiting. Pictures are permitted so all of you bloggers and instagramers this is a good spot to get some good footage as well ^__________________^

Villa Ocampo: Un lugar encantador con historia propia…read more Villa Ocampo no es simplemente un museo, es un portal al pasado, un espacio donde uno puede inspirarse con el rico legado cultural de Argentina y sentir el espíritu creativo que lo envuelve. Este lugar no solo es famoso por su belleza arquitectónica y natural, sino también por sus ilustres visitantes. Aquí se hospedaron grandes figuras como Albert Camus, Greta Garbo e Igor Stravinsky (el piano en el que él tocó aún se encuentra en una de las salas). La biblioteca de la villa cuenta con más de 10,000 libros en varios idiomas, convirtiéndola en un verdadero tesoro para los amantes de la literatura. Pasear por los jardines y la terraza es un verdadero placer. La tranquilidad y el encanto de sus rincones invitan a disfrutar de momentos inolvidables. Recomendamos tomar una visita guiada. Los guías ofrecen explicaciones detalladas sobre la vida de Victoria Ocampo y su impacto en la literatura y la cultura mundial. Las visitas son exclusivamente en español. Nosotros hicimos la reserva previamente a través de su página web, lo cual es altamente recomendable. Para finalizar la experiencia, no olviden disfrutar de una deliciosa taza de café en el acogedor café ubicado en la terraza del primer piso. Un lugar imperdible para los amantes de la cultura, la literatura y la historia.

We got there at 11:30 to buy tickets for a show later in the day. I was hoping this would be part…read moremuseum, part planetarium but it wasn't.. just shows and they were just ok.. went and saw cosmic collisions... was just ok

Terrific experience! Impressive!…read moreMy 9 year old son was amazed with the show "cosmic collusions". I would add that they should offer it in English, I had to translate it to my husband and kid. However, it was a great visual experience that no body should miss. Before or after the show you can see all the inventions in the second floor and try how they work, of course, once you understand how they work. If you live in BSas, and you haven't gone here, this is the moment, you will see how the universe works.