Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo

The National Museum for Decorative Art is the former palatial mansion of the wealthy Argentine Errázuriz Alvear family. It was established in 1937. The interiors of this lavish building retain the French- inspired architectural floor plan and additions.

The basement coach house and storage area, antechambers, bedrooms and servant's quarters comprise the exhibit spaces for over 4000 pieces of European and Oriental objects of art. The reception and main halls on the ground floor are decorated with modern style windowpanes, sculpted corbels and a fireplace which dominates the space for its sheer size.

The decorative objects on exhibits include beautiful furnishings, tapestries, silverware, porcelain, ivory, paintings, sculptures and European miniatures from the 16th to 20th centuries. There is a gift boutique and the elegant Errázuriz restaurant/bar is an ideal way to enjoy a drink, snack or high tea. Admission is free on Tuesdays.

Hours : 2p- 7p Tu- Su

Payment Method: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner.

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Contact Information

Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo
Avenida del Libertador 1902
1425 Buenos Aires

Tel. +541148026606
museo@mnad.org
http://www.mnad.org