Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires

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The Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires ( MAMBA ) was inaugurated in 1956 with the intention of making society aware of avant-garde artistic trends .

With great joy they reopened the doors of the museum so that you can enjoy the exhibitions with all the necessary precautions in this context of a pandemic. The public and privately run museums of the city will open tours from Monday to Sunday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., with advance digital reservation .

The origins of the museum


The Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires had a peculiar origin during which citizens were surprised by placing sculptures along the streets of the city. His exhibitions tried to find the novelty in a constant way and began to go around the world.

The museum occupied different spaces throughout the city until in 1989 it was transferred to the old cigarette factory where it is located today.

Collections


The Museum of Modern Art has more than 7,000 works from the 1920s to the present , including both elements of Argentine production and works of international projection.

The museum's collections have varied elements that include collections of photography, drawings, prints, graphic designs and different works of the artistic trends of the last two decades.

Not for everyone


As with most modern art museums, the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires is a place that cannot be recommended lightly since, which for lovers of modern art can be a new and unique space. inspiring , for others the visit can be a waste of time.