"Best Fine Art in Buenos Aires" Created by: Cityseeker 5 Locations Bookmarked National Museum of Decorative Arts "16th to 20th Century Art" Founded in 1937, the National Museum for Decorative Art is the former palatial mansion of the wealthy Argentine Errázuriz Alvear family. The interiors of this lavish building retain the French-inspired architectural floor plan and embellishments. The expansive underground coach house by Roberto Fiadone and storage area, antechambers, bedrooms and servant's quarters comprise the exhibit spaces for over 4000 pieces of European and Oriental objects of art. The reception and main halls on the ground floor are adorned with renaissance-style windowpanes, sculpted corbels and a fireplace which dominates the space for its sheer size. The decorative objects on exhibit include exquisite furnishings, tapestries, silverware, porcelain, ivory, paintings, sculptures and European miniatures from the XVI to XX centuries. There is a gift boutique and the elegant Croque Madame restaurant/bar is an ideal way to enjoy a drink, snack or high tea. +54 11 4802 6606 museoartedecorativo.cult
[email protected] 1902 Avenida del Libertador, ura.gob.ar/ Buenos Aires Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes "Renowned Throughout Latin America" Opened in 1896, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes 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 from the 19th and 20th by Lars Curfs (Grashoofd) Centuries, including Juan Carlos Castagnino and Benito Quinquela Martín are also featured.