Art and museums in Buenos Aires
Entertainment 26/08/2025
If you're planning a trip to Buenos Aires, whether for business or pleasure, you can't miss its art, culture, and history. The Argentine capital is a cultural landmark in Latin America. We invite you to discover the city's most notable museums and the great artists who have left their mark in its halls, artists you're sure to recognize instantly.
MALBA is one of the most important museums in the city. Here you'll find works by artists who have shaped the history of Latin American art, such as Frida Kahlo and Antonio Berni. Plus, there are always new and surprising exhibitions. It's modern, inspiring, and perfect for a unique visit.
If classical art is more your thing, the MNBA is the place for you. With free admission, the National Museum of Fine Arts is a cultural icon. It houses one of the largest collections in Latin America, with works by artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Goya, and Rembrandt, as well as outstanding pieces of Argentine art.
Located in San Telmo, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires is dedicated to contemporary expression, featuring the most current and disruptive artistic proposals, making it a young, creative, and energetic space. Its rotating exhibitions and cultural events are ideal for exploring new art forms.
Frida needs no introduction. This Mexican artist is a symbol of Latin American art and an inspiration to many. Although she was born and lived in Mexico, in 2022, the MALBA organized a historic exhibition with original works and personal letters that highlighted the influence of surrealism in Latin America.
One of the greats of Argentine art, Antonio Berni created characters like Juanito Laguna, using recycled materials to depict the country's social reality. His works are in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, testifying to his artistic commitment to the working classes.
Although Picasso never visited Argentina, his work has been featured in important traveling exhibitions that have passed through Buenos Aires. The MNBA has hosted exhibitions of original prints and drawings by the Spanish artist, whose aesthetic proposals profoundly influenced Argentine art during the 20th century. Interestingly, many Argentine artists, such as Xul Solar, were inspired by his art and reinterpreted Cubism from a local perspective.
You may not know him well, but Fernando Fader was key to Argentine art. Although he was born in Europe, he grew up in Mendoza and fell in love with rural landscapes. His paintings, full of light and color, depict rural life like no one else. Fader was also instrumental in the creation of cultural policies at the beginning of the 20th century, proposing the founding of museums in the interior of the country to decentralize art.
If you're planning to visit Buenos Aires and want to stay in a central, well-connected, and safe area, the Hotel Park Royal City Buenos Aires is an excellent option. It's located in the Retiro neighborhood, one of the city's most interesting spots, both for tourists and business travelers.
This hotel combines everything you need for a comfortable trip: spacious, well-equipped rooms, breakfast included, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, and a modern atmosphere ideal for relaxing after a day at the museum, sightseeing, or working.
The Most Famous Museums in Buenos Aires
MALBA (Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires)
MALBA is one of the most important museums in the city. Here you'll find works by artists who have shaped the history of Latin American art, such as Frida Kahlo and Antonio Berni. Plus, there are always new and surprising exhibitions. It's modern, inspiring, and perfect for a unique visit.
MNBA (National Museum of Fine Arts)
If classical art is more your thing, the MNBA is the place for you. With free admission, the National Museum of Fine Arts is a cultural icon. It houses one of the largest collections in Latin America, with works by artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Goya, and Rembrandt, as well as outstanding pieces of Argentine art.
Museo Moderno
Located in San Telmo, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires is dedicated to contemporary expression, featuring the most current and disruptive artistic proposals, making it a young, creative, and energetic space. Its rotating exhibitions and cultural events are ideal for exploring new art forms.
Famous painters present in Buenos Aires
Frida Kahlo
Frida needs no introduction. This Mexican artist is a symbol of Latin American art and an inspiration to many. Although she was born and lived in Mexico, in 2022, the MALBA organized a historic exhibition with original works and personal letters that highlighted the influence of surrealism in Latin America.
Antonio Berni
One of the greats of Argentine art, Antonio Berni created characters like Juanito Laguna, using recycled materials to depict the country's social reality. His works are in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, testifying to his artistic commitment to the working classes.
Pablo Picasso
Although Picasso never visited Argentina, his work has been featured in important traveling exhibitions that have passed through Buenos Aires. The MNBA has hosted exhibitions of original prints and drawings by the Spanish artist, whose aesthetic proposals profoundly influenced Argentine art during the 20th century. Interestingly, many Argentine artists, such as Xul Solar, were inspired by his art and reinterpreted Cubism from a local perspective.
Fernando Fader
You may not know him well, but Fernando Fader was key to Argentine art. Although he was born in Europe, he grew up in Mendoza and fell in love with rural landscapes. His paintings, full of light and color, depict rural life like no one else. Fader was also instrumental in the creation of cultural policies at the beginning of the 20th century, proposing the founding of museums in the interior of the country to decentralize art.
Where to stay in Buenos Aires?
If you're planning to visit Buenos Aires and want to stay in a central, well-connected, and safe area, the Hotel Park Royal City Buenos Aires is an excellent option. It's located in the Retiro neighborhood, one of the city's most interesting spots, both for tourists and business travelers.
This hotel combines everything you need for a comfortable trip: spacious, well-equipped rooms, breakfast included, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, and a modern atmosphere ideal for relaxing after a day at the museum, sightseeing, or working.
