Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo
Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo
Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: El Centro (Downtown)
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- Perú • 2 min walk
- Bolívar • 2 min walk
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4.0
787 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
368
Average
197
Poor
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,718 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This historic building is where the Revolution of 1810 began. You can admire the view of the Plaza de Mayo from the balcony and look at the exhibits about the revolution. There is even an archaeological dig adjacent to the building. Across the courtyard was an exhibit of painting of Liberator Jose de San Martin at various staged of his life.
Written 9 April 2023
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Michael A
Nassau, New Providence Island1,899 contributions
Mar 2023
The Museo Histórico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolución de Mayo is a must-see if you're interested in Argentine history. Even if you're not, it's free to enter and on the Plaza de Mayo. You'll be there any. You might as well take a look. Besides, the Museo Histórico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolución de Mayo has the best view of the Casa Rosada.
Written 7 April 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,010 contributions
Jan 2023
A fabulous building now housing a museum. It used to be a club for very rich men only, no women. Det at the side of the square it is said the men lined the balconies to watch the revolution start
Written 31 January 2023
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ9,878 contributions
Feb 2022
The Cabildo de Buenos Aires is located on the Plaza de Mayo near the Cathedral. Built in 1725-1822, it is the first building in Buenos Aires constructed completely by bricks. It was the seat of the Spanish colonial government -- city hall, courthouse and jail. It is now a museum. Hours are limited -- during my stay, it was only open Thu-Sun.
Written 22 January 2023
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS5,459 contributions
Dec 2022
The historic town hall building which is very noticeable from the Plaza Mayo. It now contains a free museum containing many 18th century artifacts. Some of them are interesting, but be aware nearly all of the signage is in Spanish (probably to be expected in Argentina…). The two levels and outdoor patio can be explored in less than an hour. There is no air conditioning and unfortunately the bell tower is no longer open to visit.
Written 28 December 2022
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AlpinerHut
Chantilly, VA1,226 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Just to be clear, lots of towns in Argentina have a “Cabildo.” The Spanish word means “council.” This cabildo was once the town council of Buenos Aires (and later the government house of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata).
It’s a museum today: The National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution. It’s free to view paintings, clothing, artifacts and jewelry as well as to learn how the building’s appearance has changed over the years. (If you’re patient for traffic to clear, you can get a nice photo of the modern-day Cabildo from across the street in Plaza de Mayo.)
The best part, though? Going to the upper floor to take a panoramic picture of neighboring Plaza de Mayo from the balcony. This is also the best place to get a photo that shows Catedral Metropolitana in all its glory (as opposed to the easier-to-get photo of its front facade only).
TIP:
—Public restrooms are on the patio behind the Cabildo (reach them by walking in the front entrance and out the patio entrance at the rear).
It’s a museum today: The National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution. It’s free to view paintings, clothing, artifacts and jewelry as well as to learn how the building’s appearance has changed over the years. (If you’re patient for traffic to clear, you can get a nice photo of the modern-day Cabildo from across the street in Plaza de Mayo.)
The best part, though? Going to the upper floor to take a panoramic picture of neighboring Plaza de Mayo from the balcony. This is also the best place to get a photo that shows Catedral Metropolitana in all its glory (as opposed to the easier-to-get photo of its front facade only).
TIP:
—Public restrooms are on the patio behind the Cabildo (reach them by walking in the front entrance and out the patio entrance at the rear).
Written 23 March 2020
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Jenna
465 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I saw the effort of having some english information but I don’t think it’s enough? It has a nice view of Plaza de Mayo though!
Written 15 March 2020
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina296 contributions
Aug 2019
This is on the plaza de mayo. Although this place has history to it, most of the people use it to get some photos of the plaza de mayo. Entrance is free and on the 1st floor (not ground floor), you can oversee the entire Mayo square
Written 7 February 2020
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R4825WDjohng
99 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This free museum is a wonderful place to visit and learn some important details of Argentina's history and their quest for independence. It's right off of the Plaza de Mayo and easily accessible. Be certain to climb the stairs to the second floor front balcony where you can get some excellent photos of the Plaza de Mayo and other nearby attractions.
Written 2 February 2020
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DougieQT
Queenstown, New Zealand406 contributions
Nov 2019
You get awesome views of the square from the terrace. Informative displays about the town halls history. Well worth stopping in. You can tour the whole place within half an hour.
Written 12 January 2020
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Consulta: ¿Tiene acceso para silla de ruedas? Gracias
patoclaps
Villa Ballester, Argentina25 contributions
Si, tiene acceso para discapisitados
Danielagp88
Mar del Plata, Argentina34 contributions
Quería saber si alguien tenía idea cuánto está la entrada general. Gracias!
Lucio A
28 contributions
Fui ayer (11/07/18) y es Gratis !!!
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