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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Renowned Throughout Argentina and Latin America

Avenida del Libertador 1473
Recoleta
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1425

Nearest Train: Bus: 130

Phone: +54 11 4803 0802

Fax: +54 11 4803 8817

Opened in 1896, the National Museum of Fine Arts has 32 exhibit halls with state of the art technology for both traditional and multimedia shows. Its permanent collection—the oldest piece dating from the 12th century—includes European masters such as Goya, Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin and Bourdelle. Works by Argentine masters date from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Juan Carlos Castagnino and Benito Quinquela Martín. There is a library open to the public and workshops for art restoration and editing of audio-visuals. Admission is free.