Overview
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is No. 97 in The Art Newspaper's survey of the world's most visited art museums, with 808,258 visitors in 2025, up 2% on 2024. Founded in 1895, it has occupied a former pumping station on Avenida del Libertador in Recoleta since 1933.
Its collection runs from medieval and European art to the largest public collection of Argentine art, and entry is free.
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons are usually quiet. The museum is closed on Mondays; check the official website for hours.
Highlights & collections
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European art
Works by El Greco, Goya, Rembrandt and Rubens.
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Impressionists
A strong group of works by Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh.
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Rodin
Sculptures by Auguste Rodin.
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Argentine art
Paintings by Cándido López, Prilidiano Pueyrredón, Xul Solar and Antonio Berni.
Getting there
The museum is at Avenida del Libertador 1473, Recoleta, a few minutes' walk from Recoleta Cemetery and the Floralis Genérica sculpture. Many buses stop outside.
Visiting tips
- Tickets & hours
- Entry is free. Check the official website for hours.
- Time needed
- Two hours.
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS). Cards are widely accepted.
- Visa & entry
- Citizens of many countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU countries, can visit Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.
Official information: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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