Bernasconi Institute, Educational palace in Parque Patricios, Argentina

The Bernasconi Institute is an eclectic-style multi-story educational complex in the Parque Patricios neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The property brings together several schools, interior halls, courtyards, and outdoor areas all within a single large compound.

Swiss-Italian manufacturer Felix Bernasconi donated his private estate to the city of Buenos Aires in the early 20th century with the condition that a school be built on the grounds. Construction ran from 1921 to 1929, and the complex is now a protected national historical monument of Argentina.

The school museum was created by Rosario Vera Peñaloza, the institute's first director, and holds an antiquarian library, landscape art and natural science exhibits. Two museums bear the names Juan B. Terán and Ángel Gallardo, and much of their material came from Francisco Moreno's collections, now mainly at the La Plata Museum.

The grounds cover a large area, so allow plenty of time to walk through the different sections and courtyards. If you want to visit the museum inside, it is worth checking opening conditions in advance, as access may depend on the school schedule.

The school's first director, Rosario Vera Peñaloza, founded its primary school museum, which held an antiquarian library, landscape paintings and botanical gardens. She and her successor Martha Salotti were honoured in the late 1990s when two streets in the new Puerto Madero district were named after them.