With the aim of bringing people closer to cultural establishments, a new anniversary is celebrated.
This January 15 is World Selfie Day in Museums. The date was established with the aim of bringing people closer to these establishments and it was decided that it would be celebrated every third Wednesday of the first month of the year. For this reason, museums and art galleries around the world invite visitors to take photos next to their favorite works so that they can share them on their digital platforms.
In this way, we seek to disseminate this elusive cultural aspect of new trends in young people on social networks. That is why establishments invite people to share their experiences under the hashtag #MuseoSelfie or #MuseumSelfieDay. According to Google Trends, this day registers a specific increase in searches.
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What is the objective of World Selfie Day in Museums?
Given the growing lack of social interest in cultural activities, the distancing of people from the historical and real and the advance of digital devices as a form of entertainment, museums and art galleries proposed this date to unite both aspects, give a reason for young people to approach these establishments and obtain dissemination through the publication of these images on social networks.
According to Google Trends data, this day has been able to increase engine searches for specific museums, art galleries and world-known works. That is why it is important to celebrate it and value the importance that these establishments have in the construction of a society and the diversity of possibilities in people’s entertainment, hobbies or even professions.
The museums in Buenos Aires that are a must-see
In the City of Buenos Aires there is a great cultural offer in terms of museums and establishments in general, below we will list some:
- National Museum of Decorative Art: Established in the Errázuriz Palace, with an imposing construction and more than 600 objects, you can enjoy sculptures, paintings, tapestries, weapons, books, ceramics, furniture and European and Eastern miniatures dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries. It is located at Avenida Libertador 1902 and is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Benito Quinquela Martín Museum of Argentine Artists: Located in the La Boca neighborhood, founded in 1938 by Benito Quinquela Martín with the aim of creating an educational and cultural development center. It exhibits the works of one of the best Argentine artists and the figurative currents of Argentine art in general. It is located at Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza 1835, admission is free although you can pay a contribution voucher and it is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Museum of Modern Art: Located in an impressive building in the San Telmo neighborhood, it is special to see one of the largest collections of works by Argentine artists, although it also exhibits some international works from the 20th and 21st centuries in its collection of more than 7,000 pieces. It is located at Avenida San Juan 350 and opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it lasts until 8 p.m. It is only closed on Tuesdays.
- Kirchner Cultural Center: Established in the imposing Palacio de Correos y Telégrafos, it is located very close to Puerto Madero. It has a very large surface and has rooms designed for musical shows. It offers guided tours on its website and a children’s area where you can do different creative activities. It is located at Sarmiento 151 and is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.
- National Palace of Arts: It was inaugurated as an ice rink, which gives it a circular shape with boxes. It was also used as a television studio and since 1932 it has exhibited different works of art. In recent years it underwent extensive restoration and has a collection of 1,100 works. It is located at Posadas 1725 and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is only closed on Mondays.
- Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA): It is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the City and is one of the favorites of all Argentines. It has permanent and temporary exhibitions, so each visit is different from the previous one. The program is published monthly on its official website and has a movie theater where an interesting variety of films are shown. It is open from Thursday to Monday from 12:00 to 20:00 and on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 20:00. The only day it is closed is Tuesday. It is located at Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415.
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires: It was inaugurated in 2012 and is near San Telmo. It was promoted by the collector Aldo Rubino and combines permanent and temporary exhibitions. It is located at Av. San Juan 450 and opens from Wednesday to Monday from 12 to 7 p.m., it is only closed on Tuesdays.
- National Museum of Fine Arts: Considered one of the most important and traditional in CABA, it combines two floors of permanent exhibitions with some temporary rooms. Focused on promoting and sharing the work of great Argentine artists, its collection has more than 2,500 works, and it also has a rich agenda of events. It is on Avenida Libertador 1473 and opens from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., while on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it opens from 10 a.m. It is closed on Mondays.
- Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection: Located in Puerto Madero, the exhibitions combine local and international artists and have a very extensive agenda of activities that are renewed monthly. Located at Olga Cossentini 141, it is only open from Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. Admission is paid, on Thursdays there is a 50% discount and children under 5 years old are free every day.
- National Historical Museum: Focused on Argentine historical events, this museum in Buenos Aires invites you to discover objects, pieces of art and important documents from Argentine history, from the native peoples to the May Revolution. Although there are also more contemporary works such as “1983 Vote Again.” It is located at Defensa 1600 and is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Free entry.
- Xul Solar Museum: This museum is a tribute to Oscar Agustín Alejandro Schulz Solari – better known as Xul Solar – who gained fame not only as a painter, but also as a sculptor, musician, astrologer, esotericist and inventor and is a true journey through the mind and heart of this Argentine artist. It is located at Laprida 1212 and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. On Saturdays from 12 to 7 p.m. and on Sundays, Mondays and holidays it is closed. Admission is paid, except for children under 5 years old.
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