The museum stands directly over the foundations of the 'Fuerte de Buenos Aires,' which served as the city's main defense and administrative seat in the 18th century.
The Taylor House, which forms the museum's shell, was the first major public building constructed in Buenos Aires after independence from Spain.
The Siqueiros mural, 'Ejercicio Plástico,' was once hidden in containers for decades before its eventual restoration and installation in the museum's glass-encased structure.
The museum design utilizes a mix of underground stone arches from the 19th-century port and contemporary steel-and-glass roof structures.
The site represents one of the few places in the city where the original riverfront stone levels are visible, illustrating how far the city has expanded into the Rio de la Plata.
It replaced the former Museo de la Casa de Gobierno, consolidating its collection into this larger, specialized architectural space.
The Museo del Bicentenario is housed within the renovated Taylor House, the original customs building of Buenos Aires dating back to 1855. It sits physically beneath the rear of the Casa Rosada, utilizing the remains of the old fort and port fortifications as part of its architectural structure. The museum showcases Argentine history from the 1810 May Revolution to the present day through a chronological display of presidential artifacts and political ephemera. A primary visual feature of the museum is the large mural titled 'Ejercicio Plástico' by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, which was restored and relocated to this site. The collection includes various personal belongings, vehicles, and documents associated with Argentine leaders throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The subterranean layout creates a unique spatial integration between colonial remnants and modern administrative architecture.
From the interior ramp looking up at the glass roof with the Casa Rosada in the background.
Look for the glass-ceilinged roof to see how the museum connects to the Casa Rosada gardens above.
Pair your visit with a walk around the Plaza de Mayo, which is adjacent to the museum site.
Check the official government website for any restricted access days during high-level political events at the Casa Rosada.
Do not assume the entrance is inside the main presidential building; the museum has its own dedicated entrance at the Paseo Colón address.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet demeanor; security screening is required for all visitors entering the premises.
