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museum · Tigre, Buenos Aires
Museo de Arte Tigre
Argentine art museum housed in the former Tigre Club, a 1912 building on the banks of the Luján River, with decorated halls and works from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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 de Arte Tigre
The Museo de Arte Tigre occupies the building of the former Tigre Club, opened in 1912 as a social club and casino frequented by Buenos Aires' elite. The building stands at the end of the Paseo Victorica, facing the Luján River.
The construction is one of the best-known examples of Belle Époque architecture in the region. It features a façade with towers and terraces, and the interior preserves halls with painted ceilings, chandeliers, staircases and iron and woodwork.
The museum opened in 2006 after the building's restoration. The collection gathers Argentine painting and sculpture from the 19th and 20th centuries, with works linked to regional themes such as the river, the Delta and life in Tigre.
From the terrace and gardens you can see the Luján River and the movement of boats and rowers. The museum offers guided tours that tell the history of the building and the club.
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 to 1.5 hours, including the halls, the collection and the terrace.
Best time
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and on holidays, from the early afternoon. The guided tour helps to understand the building's history. Confirm the opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It's at the end of the Paseo Victorica, about 2 km from Tigre station. You can walk along the riverbank in around 25 minutes, or take a bus or taxi.
Tip
Walk along the Paseo Victorica, looking at the rowing clubs, and leave the museum for last. Photograph the façade from the riverbank, where you can see the whole building.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo de Arte Tigre
On which days is the Museo de Arte Tigre open?
The museum usually opens Wednesday through Sunday and on holidays in the afternoon. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the hours before going.
What was the building of the Museo de Arte Tigre?
It was the Tigre Club, a social club and casino inaugurated in 1912, frequented by the Buenos Aires elite in the early 20th century. The building was restored and became a museum in 2006.