Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo

Art museum · Palermo

Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo

Art museum · Palermo

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Av. del Libertador 1902, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Highlights

Step into this opulent museum housed in a 1911 mansion, showcasing a stunning collection of decorative arts amid lush gardens and a chic café.  

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Av. del Libertador 1902, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Get directions

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Av. del Libertador 1902, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Get directions

+54 11 4801 8248
museoartedecorativo.cultura.gob.ar
@museodecorativo

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wheelchair accessible entrance
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"National Decorative Arts Museum With its swoon-worthy, 6000-plus piece collection, the museum establishes a magical dialogue with the past. All kinds of great stuff, from neo-classical statuary, silverware of yore, and centuries-old tapestries, and more inhabit a magnificent 1911 mansion, alone worth the price of admission. In addition to offering a survey of the decorative arts’ development over time, there are spaces for temporary exhibitions focused on local collections and artists. Top off all the luxe with coffee or an aperitif at Café Croque Madame, in the mansion’s stately gardens."

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"Get fancy and take a glimpse into what life, architecture, and design looked like (at least, for high society) within Buenos Aires during the beginning of the 20th century. Located in Recoleta, one of the city’s ritziest areas, inside the palace of Josefina Alvear and Matías Errázuriz Ortúzar, an aristocratic Argentine family, the c. `1911 building was designed by French architect René Sergent, who also built the Trianon Palace Hotel in Versailles. Interior design junkies, take note: the Dining Room (which seats more than 24 guests) and Ball Room look like small-scale carbon copies of the Versailles Palace, while the Art Deco boudoir (the only room with contemporary aesthetics) was dreamt up by Catalonian artist José María Sert." - Allie Lazar

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Ruth Redlener

Google
Needed spot to relax w luggage for a couple of hours in between travel plans. Perfect spot at café! Lovely atmosphere and kind staff. Food fine, nothing special, but enjoyed lemonade. Food spot for a drink or coffee. Took turns checking out a bit of museum, fantastic rooms! Would like to return.

Sarah

Google
A must visit! This place is spectacular. The art is breathtaking and the garden is beautiful. The architecture is stunning. It is not very big and you can see the whole museum in less than 2 hours. You won’t be disappointed!

Krystyna Williamson

Google
What a gem! A private home built to mirror the style of Louis XIV, but in the early 1900s. Privatized by the Argentine government and stuffed with personal collections of great value. Blink and you'll miss the El Greco and Manet paintings! Free admission and one of the most beautiful places you will see in BsAs

Savannah Gunnoe

Google
Free museum and one of my favorites in the city! Lots of art, sculptures, and interior design to look at. Definitely worth it and there was no wait

Marie Huamalies-Hayes

Google
one of the prettiest places in buenos aires! it felt like the various museums/houses i visited while in france/belgium (which makes sense given the original owners' style). can't believe it's free and you can spend time looking at the amazing art and architecture. if you're an art history or history nerd, it's definitely the place for you.

non

Google
Dog can go inside too apparently. Good place for taking pics too

Norma DaRosa

Google
Splendid decorative arts museum with exquisitely designed rooms and examples of historically appropriate paintings, tapestries, objet d’art from a passionate collector. It was a marvel to see the attention paid to the architectural details of the house itself. Not to be missed!

Kiersten F

Google
This is a beautiful museum with lots of historic decoration and furniture. The ballroom was stunning, and the preserved clothing was incredible. Admission is free with optional donations - however the attendant heavily suggested that the donation is less than optional.

Rebecca S.

Yelp
That's one thing I adore about Buenos Aires: tons of museums. Also, tons of *free* museums. And this 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.

Salua K.

Yelp
I realized that Argentina is a place full of art and culture. This is what makes a society different; people are kind and they are also very cultured, there is a lot to learn and where to learn it. Wherever you go, you will find museums, theaters, opera, science, etc. This time I went to have lunch in Madame Croquet. In the same location theres was a museum that used to be in its construction a hotel. The decorative art museum. I found a bunch of nice things there, of all of them I took pictures. This museum is very cheap, it is worth it. We paid 20 pesos per each one of us, my younger son didn't pay. I understand now why Argentina is known as the Europe of Latin America.

Lucila E.

Yelp
I grew up in this city and had no idea about this place. It is a beautiful palace from Argentina's golden age filled with amazing art and furniture. The pieces are very well kept, and it is surprising to see a 400 year old painting looking as if it were painted yesterday. If you are curious to see how the Argentine elite lived a century ago, this is your place.

Stacey G.

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

Joanne C.

Yelp
Regresar en el tiempo en medio de la ciudad de Buenos Aires; una casa increiblemente hermosa que te transporta a otra época! Exposiciones temporales muy buenas a más de la exposición fija que es impresionante! Una elección magnifica para extranjeros y locales!

Kurt N.

Yelp
One does not expect to see an outstanding french mansion in BA. The architecture, interior details, and sculpture are not to be missed.