Museo de Armas de La Nación is a military history museum at Avenida Santa Fe 702 in Buenos Aires, housed in part of Paz Palace’s basement. Its collection spans weapons from the Middle Ages to the present, with examples from Argentina and abroad. Look for the displays on the Malvinas conflict and samurai armour from the Tokugawa and Edo periods. The galleries are compact and arranged clearly, so you can see a broad range of arms in about an hour. Explanations are in Spanish.
Inside Paz Palace
Museo de Armas de La Nación, named for Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri, occupies part of the basement of Paz Palace. The collection covers weapons from the Middle Ages through to the present day, bringing together pieces from different periods and countries.
Argentine and international arms
The displays include locally made weapons as well as examples from abroad. Among the firearms are Japanese matchlocks, American lever-action carbines, Belgian revolvers, South American Mausers and early semi-automatic pistols. Bladed weapons and black-powder arms are also represented, alongside firearms dating to the mid-20th century.
Historical displays
A section focuses on the Malvinas conflict, with historical photographs and information. Another display presents samurai armour associated with the Tokugawa and Edo periods. Labels are in Spanish, so a translation app can help if you do not read the language.
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How long should I plan for Museo de Armas?
Allow about an hour to explore the collection.
Are the exhibits in English?
The display text is in Spanish. A translation app can help you follow the explanations.
Is there an admission fee?
Yes, the museum charges admission. Check with the museum for the current price.
When is Museo de Armas open?
The listed hours are Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm. Check directly with the museum before visiting, as online hours may not be current.
