What to do in Buenos Aires if it rains

A rainy day in Buenos Aires is the perfect excuse for a theater, a museum or a historic cafe. These plans are all indoors.

16 indoor plansQuestions

16 indoor plans

With map to get there. Confirm schedules on each site's website before going.

Cabildo, in MonserratMonserrat

Cabildo

Seat of the colonial government and scene of the May Revolution. Today it is the National Historical Museum of the Cabildo.

EssentialIndoor
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Metropolitan Cathedral, in MonserratMonserrat

Metropolitan Cathedral

Facade of a Greek temple in front of the Plaza de Mayo. Inside is the mausoleum of General San Martín, with a grenadier guard.

EssentialFreeIndoor
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Teatro Colón, in San NicolásSaint Nicholas

Teatro Colón

One of the great opera houses in the world, famous for its acoustics. There are guided tours of the building and performances almost all year round.

EssentialIndoorAt night
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Barolo Palace, in MonserratMonserrat

Barolo Palace

Building from 1923 inspired by the Divine Comedy, on Mayo Avenue. From its lighthouse you can see half the city. Only with guided tour.

EssentialIndoor
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Café Tortoni, in MonserratMonserrat

Cafe Tortoni

The oldest cafe in the city, opened in 1858 on Mayo Avenue. There are tango shows at night.

EssentialIndoor
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La Bombonera and Boquense Passion Museum, in La BocaThe Mouth

La Bombonera and Boquense Passion Museum

The Boca Juniors stadium. The museum and the stadium visit operate on non-match days.

EssentialWith boysIndoor
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Art Plant, in La BocaThe Mouth

Art Plant

Former power plant converted into the City's cultural center, with concerts and exhibitions that are usually free.

EssentialIndoorFree
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San Telmo Market, in San TelmoSan Telmo

San Telmo Market

Iron market from the late 19th century with greengrocers, antique shops and food stalls.

EssentialIndoor
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National Museum of Fine Arts, in RecoletaRecoleta

National Museum of Fine Arts

The largest public collection of Argentine art, with European works from Goya to Van Gogh. Admission is free.

EssentialFreeIndoor
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The Ateneo Grand Splendid, in RecoletaRecoleta

The Ateneo Grand Splendid

A bookstore inside a 1919 theater, with boxes and the stage converted into a cafe. Going in to look doesn't cost anything.

EssentialIndoorFree
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MALBA, in PalermoPalermo

MALBA

Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires: Tarsila do Amaral, Xul Solar, Berni and art of the 20th century. It has its own cinema.

EssentialIndoor
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Evita Museum, in PalermoPalermo

Evita Museum

The life of Eva Perón told with her dresses, photos and documents, in a mansion in Palermo.

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Galileo Galilei Planetarium, in PalermoPalermo

Galileo Galilei Planetarium

The most famous sphere in Buenos Aires, with sky functions in the dome and real meteorites at the entrance.

With boysIndoor
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Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum, in CaballitoHorse

Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum

Life-size Argentine dinosaurs in front of Parque Centenario. The classic plan for a rainy day with the kids.

With boysIndoor
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Galerías Pacífico, in San NicolásSaint Nicholas

Pacific Galleries

Shopping center on Florida Street with a dome painted by Berni, Castagnino and Spilimbergo, among others.

EssentialIndoorFree
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Palacio Libertad (former CCK), in San NicolásSaint Nicholas

Libertad Palace (former CCK)

The old Post Office Palace, today a cultural center with concerts, exhibitions and the La Ballena Azul symphonic hall.

EssentialIndoorFree
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Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in Buenos Aires if it rains with kids?

The Museum of Natural Sciences, in front of Centenario Park, and the Planetarium, in Palermo.

What to do for free in Buenos Aires if it rains?

Enter the El Ateneo Grand Splendid, tour the National Museum of Fine Arts or look at the dome of the Galerías Pacífico.

Reviewed 10/31/2026. Hours, prices and tickets change: confirm them at the source before you go. Do you see something wrong? Let us know