Museo de la Ciudad, Buenos Aires

Name: Museo de la Ciudad
Address: Defensa 223, Buenos Aires, C1065AAD, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4343-2123

#237 among attractions in Buenos Aires

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Museo de la Ciudad (address: Defensa 223) is a place located in Buenos Aires (Ciudad de Buenos Aires federal district) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 125 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°36'37"S latitude and 58°22'20"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de la Ciudad is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bolívar (metro, 3 min walk), Legislatura (bus, 3 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Plazoleta San Francisco (park, 2 min walk), Saint Ignatius Church (church, 3 min walk), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°36'37"S, 58°22'20"W

Address

Defensa 223Comuna 1 (Monserrat)Buenos Aires C1065AAD Argentina

Contact

+54 11 4343-2123

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de la Ciudad open?

Museo de la Ciudad is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Ciudad?

Nearby attractions include Plazoleta San Francisco, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Saint Ignatius Church, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Ciudad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Ciudad:

Metro

Bolívar • Lines: E (3 min walk)
Plaza de Mayo • Lines: A (4 min walk)

Bus

Legislatura • Lines: 126T, 126V, 28Fh, 28Rh, 28Rn, 28xR, 86G (3 min walk)
Plaza de Mayo • Lines: 103, 105G, 105S, 111, 126T, 126V, 146, 28Fh, 28Rh, 28Rn, 28xR, 29O, 29P, 50, 56, 64H, 64M, 7P, 7S, 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sle, 8Slm, 91, Bab (4 min walk)