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museum · Tigre, Buenos Aires
Museo Casa de Sarmiento
Wooden house of former president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento on an island in the Delta, protected by a glass structure. It is reachable only by boat.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo Casa de Sarmiento
The Museo Casa de Sarmiento is on an island in the Delta del Paraná, on the bank of the river Sarmiento, about a 30-minute boat ride from Tigre center. It was the retreat house of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, president of Argentina between 1868 and 1874.
Sarmiento began visiting the place from 1855 and was an enthusiast of the Delta. He advocated populating the islands and encouraged the cultivation of wicker, which still supplies the region's handicrafts.
The house is wooden and simple, built in the middle of the island's forest. To protect it, it was covered by a large glass structure, and the visitor sees it as if it were in a display case. It was declared a national historic monument in 1966.
Around it there is a park with trails in the Delta vegetation and the dock where the commuter launches stop. The visit is a good way to get to know the islands with a historical focus.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour at the museum and the park, plus the boat trip of about 30 minutes each way.
Best time
The museum is open some days of the week, including Sundays and holidays, during the day. Check the opening days before you go and coordinate with the return schedules of the commuter launches.
How to get there
It is reachable only by boat. The commuter launches depart from Tigre's river station and stop at the museum's dock on the river Sarmiento. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
Tip
Before boarding, ask at the launch ticket booth about the time of the last return boat. Bring insect repellent and water, because the park around the house is surrounded by vegetation.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Casa de Sarmiento
How to get to the Museo Casa de Sarmiento?
By boat. The shared launches that depart from the Tigre river station stop at the museum's dock on the río Sarmiento in about 30 minutes. Confirm departure and return times before boarding.
Why is Sarmiento's house inside a glass structure?
The house is wooden and was deteriorating due to humidity and the floods of the Delta. The glass structure that covers it protects the building and allows visitors to see it in its entirety.