Five houses of famous Argentines transformed into museums

There are houses that keep great stories. And many of those are from Argentine characters. Below are five houses of famous artists and athletes that were transformed into museums to preserve their identity.

1-Juan Manuel Fangio (May 25, 68-Balcarce)

The House Museum by Juan Manuel Fangio is located in Balcarce, the hometown of the legendary Formula 1 driver. Fangio spent his childhood and part of his youth in this place, and the house remained in the family after he achieved international fame. In the 80s, the city of Balcarce and its community began to work on the idea of ​​creating a museum to preserve the memory of “Chueco” and the history of motorsports in Argentina. He museum He finally opened in November 1986. The place was restored and adapted to house a wide collection of personal objects, trophies, cars, and memorabilia related to his career. Today, it is also an interactive space that also includes educational activities and events related to motorsports.

2-Ernesto Sabato (Ernesto Sábato 3135, Santos Lugares)

Ernesto Sabato moved to this house in 1944 where he lived until his death. The house is located in a quiet environment, with a garden and a landscape that, he said, inspired him. For years, it was his refuge, his place of writing and tranquility.

After his death in 2011, there was growing interest in turning his home into a place that would pay tribute to him and allow future generations to learn more about him. Finally, in 2014 the house was acquired by the Municipality of Tres de Febrero with the aim of turning it into a museum dedicated to the life and work of Sabato. From there, restoration and conservation work began to preserve his home as he had experienced it. In 2017the house was officially inaugurated as a museum.

3-María Elena Walsh (February 3, 547-Morón)

Maria Elena Walsh was born in this house in 1930 and lived there until she was a teenager. Several passages from his childhood related to his home appear mentioned in his stories, memoirs and interviews. The jacaranda in your garden is one of the most significant. It was during 2021 that the National Ministry of Culture bought the house and declared it National Heritage. Later, the Municipality of Morón restored it, since it was in a complete state of abandonment. Today, the place is a museum where personal objects, antique furniture, books, records, and photographs that were part of the author’s daily life were preserved. In addition, there are many activities for children.

4-Victoria Ocampo (Matheu 1851-Mar del Plata)

The House Museum by Victoria Ocampo, located in Mar del Plata, is an important cultural space that pays tribute to one of the most influential figures in Argentine literature and culture of the 20th century. Victoria Ocampo was a writer, editor and founder of the famous Sur magazine, a reference for Latin American intellectuals. The house, located in the La Perla neighborhood of Mar del Plata, was acquired by Ocampo in 1929. It is an English-style mansion, which she herself designed and adapted according to her tastes and needs. The propertyoverlooking the sea, was the place where the writer lived much of her life. The house was transformed into a museum to preserve his legacy and disseminate his work.

5-Carlos Gardel (Jean Jaures 2727-Abasto)

Carlos Gardel lived in this house between 1927 and 1935. Although Gardel is not actually Argentine, but was born in Toulouse, France, his identity and artistic career were closely linked to Buenos Aires, and many of his compositions and compositions were forged in this home. essays. After Gardel’s tragic death in 1935, the house was sold and passed through several owners. Although the property remained standing, the place lost relevance until it began to be recognized as a symbol of tango culture.

In 2003, after a series of efforts and negotiations, the government of the City of Buenos Aires acquired the property, which allowed its restoration and adaptation as museum. Today, the Casa de Carlos Gardel invites you to connect with the culture of tango through concerts, educational activities and its history.