National Historical Museum (Argentina) facts for kids
| Museo Histórico Nacional de Argentina |
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The Lezama Palace, where the museum is located.
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| Established | May 1889 |
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| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Type | Historical |
| Collection size | 50,000 |
| Owner | Government of Argentina |
The National Historical Museum (in Spanish, Museo Histórico Nacional) is a special museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's like a time machine that takes you back to learn about the history of Argentina. Inside, you can see amazing objects from important events like the May Revolution and the Argentine War of Independence.
The museum is managed by Argentina's Secretariat of Culture, which helps protect the country's history and art.
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A Mansion's Journey to a Museum
The museum has a fascinating story. It wasn't always a museum! It started its life as the Historical Museum of the Capital on May 24, 1889. A historian named Adolfo Carranza suggested creating it, and he became its first director.
From a Home to a Public Treasure
The building itself was once a grand mansion. It was first built for an English merchant. Later, in 1846, an American businessman named Charles Ridgley Horne bought it and made the house and gardens even bigger.
After some political changes, the property was sold to José Gregorio Lezama. When he passed away, his wife sold the mansion and the land to the city in 1897. The city had a brilliant idea: turn the beautiful mansion into the National Historical Museum and the land around it into a public park, now known as Lezama Park. This is where the museum has been ever since!
What Treasures Can You Find Inside?
The museum is home to over 50,000 items! Many of these treasures were donated by the families of heroes from the May Revolution and the wars for independence. This means you can see things that these famous people actually owned and used.
Some of the amazing things you can see belonged to:
- José de San Martín, a key general who helped free South America.
- Manuel Belgrano, the creator of the Argentine flag.
- Juan Manuel de Rosas, an important governor of Buenos Aires.
- Juan and Eva Perón, two of Argentina's most famous political figures.
You can also see uniforms, furniture, and old documents that tell the story of Argentina's history all the way up to 1950.
Famous Art
The museum also has a collection of history paintings. These are paintings that show important moments in history. You can see artworks by famous Argentine painters like Cándido López and Prilidiano Pueyrredón.
A Look at the Museum Building
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The mansion before it became the museum.
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The front of the National Historical Museum.
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A view of the museum's entrance.
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A side view of the beautiful building.
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Another angle of the museum's architecture.
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The museum building in Lezama Park.
Glimpses of the Collection
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Objects that belonged to General San Martín.
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An old military uniform.
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Items owned by Mariano Moreno, a leader of the May Revolution.
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A plaque for Argentina's first government.
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Old sheet music for the Argentine National Anthem.
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An old flintlock pistol.
Famous Paintings on Display
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A painting of the "Open Cabildo," a key event in 1810.
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Another painting of the Open Cabildo.
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A painting celebrating the National Anthem.
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A portrait of José de San Martín.
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A painting of Mariano Moreno at his desk.
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A portrait of Cornelio Saavedra, another leader from 1810.
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See also
In Spanish: Museo Histórico Nacional (Argentina) para niños
