Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires

Museo Carlos Gardel is the former residence of the legendary tango singer in the Abasto neighborhood, with rooms arranged around a central courtyard in a traditional house layout. The displays feature photographs, records, and musical instruments documenting his life and career in this preserved home.

Gardel purchased this house in 1927 and lived there with his mother until the early 1930s before moving to New York for performances. During his years in Abasto, he was already an established figure shaping the direction of tango music.

The house shows how Gardel lived as a celebrated musician in his everyday spaces, with photographs and personal items that reveal his daily routines and connections to Buenos Aires' tango world. You can see how he surrounded himself with music and mementos from his successful career.

The museum is easily accessible on foot and explored through guided tours starting from the entrance hall, moving through connected rooms at a leisurely pace. Visitors see the original layout of the house, including the kitchen, bathroom, and service areas from that era.

The preserved 1920s bathroom and kitchen contain original household objects that reveal everyday life in the home, showing details often overlooked in other museums. These spaces offer a rare glimpse into the domestic world of a major artist during that period.

Location: Buenos Aires

Inception: March 4, 2003

Official opening: March 4, 2003

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: DGPMYCH, GCBA

Address: Jean Jaurés 735

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +541149642015

Website: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/museos/museo-casa-carlos-gardel

GPS coordinates: -34.60169,-58.40774

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43