Renovated in 2010, the circa 1918 building still features the original exposed brick facade and wrought-iron fixtures. Expanded gallery space displays permanent works from 1920s onward, while temporary exhibitions highlight local and Latin American artists. Visit independently or as part of an art-themed city tour that might include the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) and Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires).
Photography is permitted inside the museum; be sure to turn off your flash.
Docent-led tours of the museum are available upon request.
Museum facilities include a cafe and a gift shop selling books published by the museum.
The museum is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
The museum is in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, near the San Juan metro stop on Line C. Several buses also stop nearby.
The museum is open daily throughout the year, with extended evening hours on Saturday and Sunday. The collection tends to be quietest on weekday mornings or evenings. Admission is free on Wednesday.
A trip to the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art offers an opportunity to explore one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, San Telmo. Pay a visit to the 18th century Santo Domingo Convent, tour the National History Museum, do some shopping at San Telmo Market, or watch local tango dancers show off their skills in Plaza Dorrego. If you visit on Sunday, be sure to visit the weeklyferia (market), known for its antiques and crafts.
