Organize a group visit to the Central Bank Museum

What is it?

It is the procedure to coordinate group guided visits to the Historical and Numismatic Museum of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, in the following modality:

– in person, at the Museum’s headquarters in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, or

– virtual, through a 360° tour guided by the Museum team.

These visits are aimed at organized groups (mainly educational and community institutions) and allow them to tour the rooms, learn about the collections and work on content related to economic, monetary and financial history.

For individual visits it is not necessary to carry out this procedure or book an appointment.

Individual face-to-face visits can be made from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with free admission, and can be presented directly at the headquarters of the Central Bank Museum (Reconquista 266, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires). The tour can be done autonomously and audio guides are available in Spanish and English, accessible through a QR code available at the entrance of the Museum or online.

Who is it for?

The procedure is aimed at:

• – educational institutions at all levels;
  – Community, cultural or social organisations;
  – organised visitor groups (e.g. courses, workshops, associations).

Visits can be made in groups of approximately 10 to 30 people, to ensure a better experience.

Modality

Guided face-to-face group tours (Spanish and English)

• – Days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
  – Schedule: 10:00 or 14:00.
  – Approximate duration: 90 minutes.

Guided virtual group tours (Spanish and English)

• – Days: Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
  – Schedule: 10:00 or 14:00.
  – Estimated duration: 90 minutes.

The coordination of both modalities is done by email, writing to museo@bcra.gob.ar.

Value

Free

What is needed?

To organize a group visit (face-to-face or virtual) it is required:

1. Group data

• – Name of the institution or group;
  – educational level or type of group (primary, secondary, tertiary, university, community organization, etc.);
  – Estimated number of participants (between 10 and 30 people).

2. Group Leader

• – Name and surname of the referent;
  – contact email;
  – Phone number.

3. Mode and preferences

• – indicate whether a face-to-face or virtual visit is requested;
  – preferred language (Spanish or English);
  – Suggested date and time within the available days and time slots.

In the case of school groups, it is recommended to provide for the presence of one adult reference person for every 10 students. The largest groups may need to be subdivided into two subgroups, with referents in each.

How is it done?

1. Define modality, date and characteristics of the group

• – Define whether the visit will be face-to-face or virtual.
  – Review the days and times available for the chosen modality.
  – Confirm the estimated number of participants and the educational level or type of group.

2. Send the request by email

– Compose an email to museo@bcra.gob.ar with the request for a group visit.

– Include, at a minimum:

• – Name of the institution or group;
  – requested modality (face-to-face or virtual) and language (Spanish or English);
  – estimated number of participants (indicating whether they are students, teachers, companions, etc.);
  – educational level or group profile;
  – suggested date and time (within available days and times);
  – Name, email and telephone number of the person responsible.

– Send the mail and keep the Museum’s response.

3. Receive booking confirmation

– The Museum responds via email to:

confirm the assigned date and time, or
propose alternatives depending on availability.

– The confirmation provides specific instructions for:

admission to the Museum (in face-to-face visits), or
access to the link or connection platform (in virtual visits).

4. Attend the visit

Face-to-face visits

Arrive early enough to enter and organize the group.
The delay reduces the time available for the journey.

Virtual tours

Connect to the indicated platform a few minutes in advance.
Pre-check connection, audio, and devices.

Additional information

Cancellations and rescheduling

In the event of the need to cancel a group visit (face-to-face or virtual), it is requested to notify as far in advance as possible to the telephone or email indicated in the confirmation, in order to offer the vacancy to another institution.

Rescheduling already scheduled visits can be complex, as shifts fill up quickly. Modifications are considered exceptionally, subject to availability.

Punctuality and organization of the group

It is recommended to plan the transfer to the Museum considering traffic and possible delays.
A delay has a direct impact on the time available to participate in the activities.
For school groups, the presence of at least one referent person for every 10 students is suggested; In the case of larger groups, it may be necessary to divide them into two subgroups with referents in each.

Accessibility and services

The building has accessible toilets, ramps and an elevator for people with reduced mobility.
The Museum has a cloakroom to leave bags, backpacks, coats, umbrellas, food and drinks, which are removed at the end of the visit.
It is not allowed to enter the rooms with backpacks, food or drinks or touch the pieces, except in specific cases authorized by the Museum staff.

Parking and transfers

The Museum does not have its own parking lot.
Vehicles can board and unload passengers in front of the building, but not remain parked during the visit.

Photographs and support materials

Photography is allowed inside the Museum, trying to avoid the use of flash in the display areas.

To plan the route, you have:

• – videos on the contents of the various rooms on the Central Bank’s YouTube channel;
  – 360° virtual tour and photo gallery on the Museum’s profile on Google Cultural Institute.