Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum Museum
Major natural history museum in Buenos Aires.
The Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum in Buenos Aires houses fossil collections, taxidermy and regional natural-history exhibits; it attracts students, families and anyone interested in South American flora and fauna.
Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum at a Glance#
Address: Av. Ángel Gallardo 470, C1405DJR CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Parque Centenario)
Website: https://www.macn.gob.ar/
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission: Adults ARS 200-500 (varies for special exhibits); reduced rates for students and children; free days announced periodically
About Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum#
The Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum is a natural history museum in Buenos Aires named for Bernardino Rivadavia and regarded as one of Argentina’s principal institutions for natural history research and public display.
Permanent displays are organised around standard natural history disciplines, with visible holdings in paleontology, zoology and mineralogy and a series of exhibition halls presenting specimens from Argentina and beyond. The museum also supports scientific research and public programmes aimed at education in the natural sciences.
The institution traces its roots to 19th-century scientific initiatives in Buenos Aires and later took the name of Bernardino Rivadavia; its collections grew through fieldwork, donations and transfers over successive decades. The museum has moved and expanded its exhibition and research facilities at various points in its history to accommodate growing collections.
Situated beside Parque Centenario in the central part of Buenos Aires, the museum sits in an urban park setting with good public-transport connections and nearby cultural attractions.
- Location: Located next to Parque Centenario in Buenos Aires, with easy access by public transport and close to other cultural institutions in the park.
What to See#
- Collections and exhibition halls: Houses major scientific collections arranged into conventional natural history sections including paleontology, zoology and mineralogy, with exhibition halls that display specimens from Argentina and other regions.
How to Get to Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum#
Located at Parque Centenario in Buenos Aires. Metro: Line B to the Ángel Gallardo station (a short walk). Multiple bus lines also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum#
- Allow 1.5-2 hours to explore permanent paleontology and mineralogy halls.
- Check for temporary exhibitions and planetarium schedules which rotate seasonally.
- The museum is near Parque Centenario-combine a visit with a walk through the park for local life and cafés.
Best Time to Visit Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum#
The museum is an excellent indoor attraction year-round; spring and autumn offer comfortable weather for combining outdoor and museum activities.
Weather & Climate near Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum#
Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1132 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 117 mm | some cloud | 63% | 4.3 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 14.0h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 109 mm | some cloud | 68% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| March | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 115 mm | some cloud | 73% | 4.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 99 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 105 mm | some cloud | 68% | 4.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| December | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 101 mm | some cloud | 63% | 4.5 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 14.3h |
