Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández, Buenos Aires

Name: Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández
Address: Av. del Libertador 2373, Buenos Aires, C1425AAJ, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4803-2384

#245 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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The Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández is part of the network of public museums of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires. Its objective is to collect, research, preserve, exhibit and promote Argentine popular art in its different variants. Its collection is made up of pieces of different specialties and traditional and contemporary crafts. Its mission is to promote the popular art and crafts as an identity heritage and promote the activity of artisans, value them as cultural creators and highlight their creativity, talent, manual skill and respect for the craft.

Coordinates: 34°34'47"S, 58°24'18"W

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Av. del Libertador 2373PalermoBuenos Aires C1425AAJ Argentina

Contact

+54 11 4803-2384

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández open?

Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 7 pm
Friday 1 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández?

Nearby attractions include Galería Daniel Maman, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), MALBA, Buenos Aires (5 min walk), San Martín National Institute, Buenos Aires (6 min walk), Plaza Alemania, Buenos Aires (6 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández:

Bus

Ocampo y Zenteno • Lines: 102 (4 min walk)
Libertador y Ocampo • Lines: 102, 130M, 130P, 67 (4 min walk)

Train

Saldías (11 min walk)
3 de Febrero (33 min walk)

Metro

Bulnes • Lines: D (18 min walk)
Las Heras • Lines: H (18 min walk)