Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires


After significant renovations, this excellent museum is a magnet for modern-art enthusiasts. Housed in a former tobacco warehouse, this spacious museum shows off the works of (mostly) Argentine contemporary artists. Expect exhibitions showcasing everything from photography to industrial design and from figurative to conceptual art. Great museum shop, too.


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