Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Argentina’s most important fine art museum
Noteworthy for: This is home to the world's largest collection of Argentine sculptures and paintings.

This grand 19th century former waterworks now houses an impressive collection of artwork. With around 11,000 pieces, you could easily spend days lost between the masterpieces.
Most of the 24 ground floor galleries are devoted to international art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with a focus on 19th century European masters such as Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Gaugin. The first floor focuses on Argentine and Latin American art, from pre-Colombian up to the 20th century.

Take time to check out the modern pavilion behind the museum for temporary exhibitions showcasing local talent you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Try an audio guide to help you navigate and learn more about the paintings, although only the MP3 audio guides (ARS 40) are in English.