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April Museum of the Month: The Evita Museum

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Last fall one of the places I most wanted to visit in Buenos Aires, Argentina was the Evita Museum. My series of injuries and sicknesses kept me from visiting, but I promised myself I would be back! Sure enough I kept that promise and about five months later I made my return to Buenos Aires, one of my favorite cities! At the top of my list was a visit to the Evita Museum (Museo Evita), a museum that is dedicated to showcasing the life of Eva Perón.

Who is Eva Perón?

Who is Eva Peron?

Eva Perón, also known as Evita, was the wife of Juan Perón. She was born in Las Pampas region of Argentina in 1919. As a teenager she moved to Buenos Aires to pursue her dreams of being an actress. During a charity event she met Juan Perón. Only a few years later they would become President and First Lady of the country. Evita became well-known and well-liked by many for her humanitarian acts. She was especially popular with women and poor individuals because of her work for women’s suffrage and to improve the lives of the low-income citizens.

Evita Museum

Evita Museum

The Evita Museum tells the story of Eva Perón from childhood to her death. It is set up chronologically with one room leading to the next. Each is focused on a different part of Evita’s life. The museum is housed in a 1923 mansion that belonged to Perón’s social foundation from 1948 to 1955.

Within the museum you learn about Evita’s life and humanitarian work through films, photographs, written descriptions and objects. Many of her actual dresses are on display, from the simple dress she wore when she was starting out in Buenos Aires, to more elaborate dresses she used for international affairs abroad as First Lady.

Compared to other museums in South America I thought there was a good amount of English in the museum. The information isn’t entirely in English, but the majority of the main descriptions are in both Spanish and English. While the videos are in Spanish, they have English subtitles.

More About Eva Perón

Evita Museum

Whether your interest in Eva Perón is sparked after reading this post or after visiting the Evita Museum, you may want to learn more about her life. The Life of Eva Perón is a biography that tells the story of her life. Madonna also stars in a movie, Evita, that portrays her life. If Broadway is more your style get tickets to Evita the musical. It is coming to the West End in London this summer.

Visiting The Evita Museum 

Where

Lafinur 2988, C1425 CABA, Argentina

How to Get There

If you are coming from the Palermo or Recoleta neighborhoods you may want to walk. The nearest metro stop is Scalabrini Ortiz on the green D line. There are also several bus routes nearby. Remember that you need a Sube Card to access the public transportation in Buenos Aires. You need to buy a card before getting to the bus stop or metro station.

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm (closed May 1, December 25th & January 1st)

Toilets

Free toilets are located between the gift shop and restaurant. You don’t need a ticket to access the toilets. 

Food

There is a restaurant attached to the museum. If you are looking for a steak dinner, a must when in Buenos Aires, read my post for the best steak restaurants in Palermo.

FYI

Tickets are around $250 ARS and can only be bought with cash.

Other Things to Do Nearby

Buenos Aires Eco Park
Eco Park

There are several parks and gardens nearby the Evita Museum. There are also many museums in the area, such as the Latin American Art Museum.

Where to Stay in Buenos Aires 

Infinito Hotel Buenos aires

Every-time I visit Buenos Aires I stay in Palermo. The Palermo neighborhoods are the safe and trendy places to be in the city. The neighborhood has an artsy feel with many restaurants, bars and restaurants. Infinito Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Palermo with basic, spa-like amenities. When I stayed here, I was happily surprised when I found out I got a free upgrade to a suite with spa bathtub. If this doesn’t happen to you, you can use the whirlpool and sauna on the top floor of the hotel. Even in bustling Palermo, I got a really quiet night of sleep and was impressed by the comfortable bed.

More About Argentina

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8 Comments

  • Lisa

    I remember watching a documentary on Eva Peron, and she was so inspiring. I’d love to visit Argentina one day, and see this museum for myself, it looks so interesting!

  • Nicole

    I would love to visit this museum. Just recently, I went to Friday Kahlo’s house in Mexico City. Your photos of this museum remind me of that – which I loved visiting! I also like your recommendations for area and hotels while in Buenos Aires. I’d love to go and I appreciate your recommendations.

  • Ben

    I can’t say I know much about Eva Peron, but she definitely sounds like an inspiring woman. She almost reminds me of the Princess Diana of BA! I’m sure this museum would be interesting to visit.

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