Museo de Bellas Artes

Municipal fine arts museum in a period building in the city centre

Tandil's municipal fine arts museum occupies a handsome early-20th-century building near the city centre and holds a collection of Argentine painting and sculpture spanning several generations. The permanent collection leans toward figurative and landscape work from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with some contemporary pieces alongside. It's not a world-class collection, but the building is worth seeing in its own right and the museum provides an hour of welcome contrast to outdoor sightseeing — particularly useful if the weather turns. Admission is inexpensive; check locally for current hours as these vary seasonally.

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