José Hernández Folk Art Museum

The José Hernández Folk Art Museum is an art museum in Palermo that displays traditional works by Argentine craftspeople. The exhibition spreads across two floors with silverware, textiles, leather goods, and musical instruments.

The museum opened in 1952 within a former mansion donated by Felix Bunge. It preserves Argentine artistic traditions through an extensive collection of rural silverwork from the 1800s.

The collections showcase craftwork from Mapuche textiles to regional sculptures, representing both indigenous and creole artistic expressions. These objects tell stories of the people who made them and their connection to the land.

The museum is located at Avenida del Libertador 2373 and can be reached easily by public transport. The exhibition spaces are well-labeled and organized, making it simple to navigate through the two floors.

The museum houses a national folklore library with extensive documentation about Argentine folk traditions. This collection serves researchers and students as an important center for understanding the country's cultural legacy.

Location: Buenos Aires

Inception: 1952

Operator: DGPMYCH, GCBA

Address: Avda. del Libertador 2373

Opening Hours: Thursday-Friday 13:00-19:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20 :00

Phone: +541148032484

Email: infomap@buenosaires.gob.ar

Website: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/museos/museo-de-arte-popular-jose-hernandez

GPS coordinates: -34.57971,-58.40499

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44