Seven Free Art Exhibitions to Enjoy in February

Buenos Aires offers a diverse cultural agenda with free exhibitions and activities throughout the summer.
National museums, cultural centers, and heritage sites maintain active programs for those staying in or visiting the city.
Visual art, design, and performing arts are all part of the experience.
While some museums and cultural centers reduce their activities during the holidays, the city of Buenos Aires offers a varied program of exhibitions and artistic events with free admission to enjoy during the summer, for those staying in or visiting the city during this time.

From major exhibitions in national museums to open-air performance series and tours of heritage sites, the following options combine visual art and free admission, ideal for discovering or rediscovering Buenos Aires' cultural scene without spending a penny.

1. The Magic of Egypt at the Museum of Fine Arts

The National Museum of Fine Arts (Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta) is hosting the exhibition “Science and Fantasy: Egyptology and Egyptophilia in Argentina” throughout the summer. The exhibition explores how ancient Egypt fascinated local artists, writers, and scientists, featuring archaeological artifacts, documents, and works of art in the Temporary Exhibitions Pavilion. Until March 1st, the exhibition includes guided tours and activities for all ages.

In addition, visitors can explore the permanent collection, which includes classics such as the sculptures of Auguste Rodin; the Impressionist gallery, featuring artists like Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec; and the Argentine art section, showcasing works by artists such as Prilidiano Pueyrredón and the battle scenes of Cándido López, among many other painters.

2. Art, Film, and Music at the Recoleta Cultural Center

The Recoleta Cultural Center (Junín 1930) offers a summer program of film and music, along with visual arts exhibitions, all free for Argentine residents. Among them is the exhibition of Ricardo Cohen—better known as Rocambole—who presents “Rocambole and the Garden of Ghosts.” The exhibition brings together a carefully curated selection of documentary pieces from the artist's graphic and plastic production, as well as paintings and watercolors. Meanwhile, in the hallway of Room 13, original works from his artistic collaborations with the rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota will be on display.

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