National Historical Museum (Argentina)

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The National History Museum ( Museo Histórico Nacional Spanish ) is located in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, on the grounds of the Parque Lezama in San Telmo district. It is dedicated to the history of Argentina and displays items that have to do with the May Revolution and the Argentine War of Independence.

History

The establishment of the museum, (German: Historical Museum of the City ) first Museo Histórico de la Capital said it was decided by Francisco Seeber on 24 May 1889. On February 15, 1891, the opening took place in a building of the Federal Government on Avenida Santa Fe 3951st 1897 the museum moved to and is now in the San Telmo district, the Parque Lezama. The first director was Adolfo Carranza. Parts of the collection were donated by relatives of important people in Argentina's history, while others came from the Museo Público, founded in 1822.

In 1997, the museum was named the National 's Historical Monument.