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Abasto Children's Museum (Argentina)

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The Abasto Children's Museum (Museo de los Niños Abasto) is an interactive space located inside the famous Abasto Shopping center in Buenos Aires, occupying part of the structure of the former fruit and vegetable wholesale market. Designed as a city on a child's scale, the museum allows children aged 0 to 12 to explore the adult world in a safe and educational environment. Here, children can 'work' in a supermarket, present the news at a television studio, perform banking operations, or drive a real bus. Each section is designed to stimulate curiosity and experiential learning, emphasizing social roles and civic responsibilities. The interior architecture preserves elements of the original building's Art Deco style, offering a fascinating contrast between the city's historical heritage and a modern approach to interactive education.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.

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📋 Practical info

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Visiting
The Abasto Children's Museum (Museo de los Niños) is located inside the Abasto shopping center in Buenos Aires. It is an interactive museum where children can playfully try out various professions - the entire area is open to visitors.
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Typical hours
The museum is usually open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, with shorter hours on holidays. Since it is inside the shopping center, the hours follow the center's schedule.
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Photography
Photography is allowed throughout the museum to capture children's memories. Flash should be avoided to not dazzle other visitors, unless explicitly permitted.
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Time needed
Allow at least two to three hours so children have enough time for the various stations. On a full day, easily four to five hours can pass, especially if the child wants to play a lot.
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Combine with
The museum is in the Abasto shopping center, which features numerous shops and restaurants. A visit to nearby Parque Rivadavia or the traditional Café Tortoni rounds off the day.
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Getting there
The Abasto shopping center is in the Balvanera neighborhood of Buenos Aires, reachable by subway line B (Carlos Gardel station) or several bus lines. Parking is available in the center.
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Insider tip
Go on weekends as there are often special workshops and activities. Buy tickets online in advance to avoid queues at the box office, especially during holidays.

Geography

Coordinates
-34.60300, -58.41100

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the museum located?
It is integrated into the Abasto Shopping mall.
For which age group?
Especially for children between 4 and 12 years.
What can children do?
Try out professions playfully in interactive zones.
Is it safe?
Yes, the area is well-monitored.
What is nearby?
The whole mall with many shops and cinemas.
Abasto Children's Museum: where is it located?
Abasto Children's Museum is located in Argentina.
Abasto Children's Museum: what is there to see?
Highlights include Museo Casa de Ricardo Rojas, Museo Casa Carlos Gardel, Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti.
Abasto Children's Museum: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
Abasto Children's Museum: why is it worth visiting?
The Abasto Children's Museum (Museo de los Niños Abasto) is an interactive space located inside the famous Abasto Shopping center in Buenos Aires, occupying part of the structure of the former fruit and vegetable wholesale market.
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