Located in a small, colorful house that once belonged to Carlos Gardel himself, the museum is full of memorabilia, from old photos and recordings of Gardel to documentary films about tango. You can also see some of the artist’s old possessions, from hats to records to concert posters. Tours are offered daily, and the museum frequently hosts special events related to tango music and dance.
Signage is primarily in Spanish, so download a translation app or go with a guide if you don't speak or read in the language.
Travelers with mobility issues should know that there’s a single step at the entrance and stairs to get to the upper part of the house.
The museum draws a lot of tango fans, but it’s also a great place for anyone interested in what life was like in South America in the 1920s and 1930s.
The museum is located in the Manrique neighborhood of Medellín, directly east of the city's Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden and less than a 10-minute drive from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellin. It’s easy to reach by taxi or public transportation, and the Gardel bus stop is a 6-minute walk away.
The museum is open six days a week, Monday–Saturday. Saturday is the busiest day, while Mondays get the fewest crowds. Come in the morning when the museum first opens up for the day, and you might have the whole place to yourself. Special events take place in June in honor of the city’s annual International Tango Festival.
Around a 10-minute drive southeast of Gardeliana Museum sits one of Medellín's most moving museums: the Memory House Museum (Casa de la Memoria). If you’re interested in recent history, visit the museum to learn the story of the Colombian conflict and how it impacted the people of Colombia. Its displays are designed to provide insight into paramilitary warfare and drug trafficking and honor the thousands of civilians who lost their lives in the violence.