Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is located in Buenos Aires and is the National Museum of Fine Arts. The Museum is one of the major tourist attractions in Argentina and draws a large number of people every day.
The National Museum of Fine Arts was opened to the public in 1896 and exhibits artifacts that dates back to the 12th century. The museum showcases the works of numerous Argentinean and European artists. Admire the masterworks of Goya, Renoir, Monet, Rodin and Van Gogh at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. The museum also houses the work of Argentine artists belonging to the 19th and 20th centuries like Benito Quinquela Martin and Juan Carlos Castagnino.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes contains approximately 11,000 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, engravings, drawings and various objects. The museum boasts of 32 exhibition halls, all equipped with the state-of-art infrastructure.
The original structure of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes was designed by Julio Dormala. It was later modified by Alejandro Bustillo. You can admire the great work of Argentinean artists in the upper level and works of the European artists on the lower level on a tour of the museum.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas in Argentina also features a library for the public that has selection of old books and souvenirs. It is an ideal place to learn more about the art and culture of the region.
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