Museo Histórico Nacional

Overview

Argentina's national history museum occupies an Italianate mansion in Parque Lezama, San Telmo, with collections from pre-Columbian artifacts through independence to the 20th century.

Highlights

• San Martin's Saber: The ceremonial sword of Argentina's liberator.
• Independence-Era Art: Large-scale battle paintings.
• Colonial Silver: Exceptional Spanish colonial silverwork.

History

Founded in 1889, moved in 1897 to a mansion built in the 1840s atop the traditional site of Buenos Aires' first founding.

Visitor Tips

• Free Entry: Open Wednesday through Sunday.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.