Argentine Puppet Museum, Science museum with puppet collection in San Telmo, Argentina.
Description
The Argentine Puppet Museum in San Telmo holds over 600 objects from different countries and periods, including wooden figures, foam animals, and jointed papier-mâché puppets. The display arranges them in glass cases so visitors can clearly see the different materials and craft techniques.
History
The museum was created in 1987 by collectors Sarah Bianchi and Mane Bernardo who gathered puppets with dedication. After nine years it found a permanent home at Piedras 902, where it has remained open to visitors since.
Culture
The name honours Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, whose interest in puppetry inspired the collection's focus. Visitors can watch performances that show how traditional and modern puppet techniques work in practice.
Practical
The museum sits two blocks from Avenida Independencia, making it easy to reach on foot. It opens only from Wednesday to Sunday in the afternoon, so plan your visit around these limited hours.
Did you know?
The museum operates independently without external funding, managed by its founders to maintain artistic control. This self-managed approach allows it to maintain a specialized research library for scholars studying puppet arts.
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