Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

Location:
Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museum

By Kristina Krikes

In a city loaded with popular sights and museums, the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba) opened its doors in 2001 and is quickly establishing itself as a city gem, attracting art buffs and anyone else – students, seniors, families – keen on spending a pleasant afternoon beating the summer heat.

The museum is a lovely walk (buses 67, 102, and 130 also do the trick) from Palermo´s extensive green parks and is planked by an upscale neighborhood of private homes and embassy buildings. The ultra-modern Malba hosts dozens of Latin American artists, stimulating film exhibitions, and interactive educational programs for children and adults alike. The permanent exhibition, Arte Latinoamericano Siglo XX, is a comparative exploration of Latin American art and its creators from the beginning of the 20th century avant-garde movement to the present day. The temporary exhibitions, located in the basement and on the top floor, often promote compelling young artists or commemorate the lifetime works of established ones.

The Malba is open every day (except Tuesday) from noon to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. on Wednesday). Admission is free for everyone on Wednesday (arrive early to beat the crowds) and everyday for students, seniors over 65, children under 12 and people with disabilities. Special hour-long guided tours in both Spanish and English are available with reservations (4808-6541, guias@malba.org.ar). A tour is not necessary to enjoy the facilities, but could be helpful for English speakers wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the history, as most text is exclusively in Spanish. Free movie showings take place each Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m., otherwise tickets are $10 for adults and $5 students and children.

With a tasty and reasonably priced café (WiFi equipped), movie theater, interactive activities and an inviting bookstore / museum shop, Malba visitors can breeze through most everything in less than two hours, or leisurely enjoy an enlightening, air-conditioned afternoon.

Getting There
Buses 67, 102, 130.

Travel Tips: If you can visit before 4/2/08, be sure to spend some time in the Oscar Bony exhibit upstairs. Very powerful!

Price Description: General: $14 pesos

Teachers and seniors over 65 with ID: $7 pesos

Children under 12: free

People with disabilities, students and retired people: free with ID

Wednesday: free

Relative price: Mid-Range

Open Hours from:12 pm

Open Hours to:8 pm (open until 9pm on Wedesday)

Days Closed:Tuesday

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Cameras are not allowed and the museum has plenty of its own watching that you don´t use them. Enjoy a lighter load by leaving them at home.

Contact Information:
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.malba.org.ar
URL: www.malba.org.ar