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This new museum, located in a former temporary home for women in need run by the Fundacion Eva Peron, has yet to make it into many of the guidebooks, but with time, it has potential to attract visitors galore. The building is a beautiful and dates to the early 20th century – extensively remodeled in 1923. It was purchase by Fundacion Eva Peron in 1948 as Temporary House #2. Touring the museum you can gain an insight into this very dynamic Argentine woman – each room devoted to a chapter of her life, from beginnings to death and beyond. Even without the incredibly successful shows by Andrew Lloyd Webber and movie adaptation by Allan Parkes, Evita was one of the most important personages in Argentine history. In her short run at the side of Juan Peron, she was able to bring the vote to women, establish social foundations desperately lacking in Argentina, solidify political support for her husband and do everything with a grace and style seldom seen on this scale. She was also a great polarizer within this polarized world – her enemies, both the landowning oligarchs among whom she is buried with in la Recoleta and the Army – at least, those not directly supporting her husband – despised her in levels that are really only hinted at in both the musical/movie and here also at the museum. Evita was certainly much more than a song or movie – though that is how most foreigners know her. Admire or despise her – she was not a topic of discussion during much of the dark 30-year military rule that followed the overthrow of Peron in 1955. She is by far the most important woman in Argentine history and probably the most charismatic of all. You can begin understanding he better here at this museum. Leave a Comment Address: 2988 Calle LafinurPhone: 4808-3168Directions: one block east of the zoo and a block south of the Botanical GardenWebsite: http://www.evitaperon.org/Museum.htm
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| | | | Museums & Cultural Centers: Malba | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Malba – Colección Costantini (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) opened its doors on September 21, 2001. Is a not-for-profit institution featuring the Costantini Collection, and also a dynamic cultural center, that constantly updates art and film exhibitions and develops cultural activities. The Costantini Collection consists of a selection of more than two hundred works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures and objects by 78 artists from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. The body of works allows us to appreciate both the coincidences and the differences among the great Latin American artists, and to allow for a new reading of Latin American art history. The mission of Malba is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20 th century to the present. This also involves educating the public to foster their knowledge in Latin American artists, in the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region, sharing such responsibility both with the national and the international community. The Museum's objectives are to reinsert Latin American art in the world setting, to address cultural and educational needs of the public, to exhibit a broad Latin American art collection and to generate artistic exchange with other cultural institutions. These objectives are achieved by the promotion of the most important national and international artists, by the promotion of the knowledge in Latin American art, by the creation of an overall program in educational services, and by the promotion of professional curatorial practice. Closed on Tuesdaays. Free admission. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415Website: http://www.malba.org.ar/web/home.php
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| | | | Museums & Cultural Centers: BsAs's "Ellis Island" | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Museo National de Immigracion doesn't seem to be very high on most people's "must see" lists, but it was on mine. The rather sparse museum, located in the port area, is a pretty depressing affair, made all the more so since we were the only people visiting. To top it off, I became even further depressed, because I had set out to do some genealogical research, to see if I could find info on my paternal grandfather who left the "old country" to come to the "new world, " stopping first in BsAs before heading up to New York. In any event, no info on him was found, and the nice researcher (who spoke no English) didn't charge me for the search. I think he felt as bad as I did. Like Ellis Island, I found the place chilling, and inspiring, and emotional. Just think, all these people leaving what they know for a better life. Although this is probably not high on your list, it may be worth having a glimpse of the many people from Europe who left what they knew behind, hoping Argentina was the key to a better life. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida Antartida Argentina 1355Phone: 4317-0285Directions: Retiro
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| | | | Museums & Cultural Centers: MUSEO DE LA PASION – BOQUENSE | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Boca Juniors is one of BsAs most well-known football clubs with a history stretching back over a hundred years. The Xeneizes – Genoese for its founders’ nationality – playing in the 55000 capacity stadium, have a long tradition of championships and flare. They are one of the most loved teams in BsAs, along with the Millonarios of River Plate, though don’t tell that to the fans of Independiente, Racing, San Lorenzo, Huaracan, Argentinos Juniors, Chacarita Juniors and on and on – there are 20 different stadiums the BsAs area. What does set Boca Juniors apart is the smart merchandising of the team and what it has – and does – stood for. Inside the south part of the stadium is a fine museum devoted to the team, its past and its fans. You also have the chance to go inside the stadium, though to best experience la Pasion, attend a game. Leave a Comment Address: 805 Calle BrandsenPhone: 4362-1100Directions: Enter on the south side of the StadiumWebsite: www.museoboquense.com
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| | | | Museums & Cultural Centers: Palais de glass | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Fue construido en el Siglo XIX (en el año 1911), para que funcionase una pista de patinaje sobre hielo. Se transformó luego en salón de baile popular, y a partir de 1912, el tango tomó su lugar protagónico. Los salones del palacio fueron modificados por el arquitecto Alejandro Bustillo e inaugurados como salón de Bellas Artes en 1932. Se ubica en Posadas 1725, y desde el año 1978 funcionan las Salas Nacionales de Cultura y Exposición o Salón Nacional de Artes Plásticas, como opción de interés para los amantes del arte. It was built in the 20th Century (1911), functioning as an ice skating rink. It was transformed later into a popular dance hall, and from 1912, the tango took its place. The parlors of the palace were modified by the architect Alejandro Bustillo and inaugurated like parlor of Fine Arts in 1932. It is located in Posadas 1725, and since 1978 functioned as the National Parlours of of Culture and Exposition or National Parlour of Plastic Arts, a note of interest for art lovers. Leave a Comment Address: Schiaffino y posadasDirections: Recoleta in front of plaza Francia
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