Sightseeing
Palais de Glace
📍 Palais de Glace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Introduction
The Palais de Glace ('Ice Palace') opened in 1910 as a skating rink and social salon, later became an exhibition hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts and is now run by the Ministry of Culture with rotating contemporary art and photography shows. The elegant neoclassical building stands in Recoleta.
✨ Highlights
1
Ice palace history
Opened in 1910 as the city's first skating rink and a high-society salon.
2
Contemporary shows
Rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, photography and design.
3
The building
A neoclassical facade and soaring halls worth seeing in their own right.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Posadas 1725, Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Admission：Permanent shows free; special exhibitions may charge
💡 Tips
• Check the current exhibition programme online before visiting.
• Small venue — pair it with Recoleta Cemetery and the Cultural Centre for a half day.
• No flash photography in most galleries; follow on-site signs.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Palais de Glace?
Check the current exhibition programme online before visiting. Small venue — pair it with Recoleta Cemetery and the Cultural Centre for a half day.
