Museum of replicas - Puerto Madero | 100% Kiwi in Buenos Aires

This museum is a hidden gem in the south of Buenos Aires and is the oldest and most important of its type in Latin America.

Buenos Aires is famous for its eclectic architecture, however this museum of replicas boasts: the Indian Prajnaparamita, Egyptian Nefertiti, an Italian guy namd simply 'David' and the Queen of Uxmal, to name but a few of hundreds.
Artist Ernesto de la Cárcova purchased a large collection of castings, some of which were 'first castings' from original busts which were on display in many of the world's best museums such as, Berlin's national museum, Louvre in Paris, L'Accademia in Florence. Many of these subsequently were displayed at an exhibition here in 1910. Ernesto was the first President of the National School of Fine Arts in 1921 and later bequethed his collection.
The national school of fine arts purchased and refurbished the buildings in Puerto Madero that used to be known as the Lazareto Stables, which were the holding stables for imported horses entering Argentina. Inaugurated in 1923 by the national commission of fine arts artist in the name of Ernesto de la Cárcova the museum includes more than 700 sculptures. The museum also maintains a library and an art print collection displaying works by artists trained at the institution. 1935 the museum recieved its largest donation of two hundred busts and sculptures of Egyptian and Mesopotamian figures.

Inside you will even meet Michaelangelo's David and the Venus de Milo! Puerto Madero has no public transport services that pass through (except the number#2), so aside from a taxi ride, the best way to get to the museum is via the soon to be released: Beer and Hammock Bike Tour or, book a private tour here http://bikingbuenosaires.com (Redeem your 100% Kiwi in BuenosAires voucher via booking code 'SALTA' )

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