Museo del Agua y de la Historia Sanitaria

An absolute palace and engineering marvel in every sense. From the structure itself to the whole system that used to move potable water through all Buenos Aires. Amazing place, really pretty from the outside. There are guided visits but they are not so necessary, you can make a pretty good idea of everything by yourself and there are plenty of info panels that explain most of the stuff you'll see around. I truly believe, this is a "must go" when in Buenos Aires. (Also, it's free)

This is so interesting, so telling if how argentina thought itself in 1880s. Safe Drinking water, sewage, public health and sanitation could have these massive works whatever the budget. The building was functional yet it had to look imposing. The guided tour narrates the story of this magnificent building in a fascinating way, in just over one hour. Great guides, free entrance, everyday except weekends. If you are English, Scott, Belgian, you really need to come. You will be proud

What a fascinating place. Who would have thought that this building, that is decorated like a palace, was designed to be a water pumping station with a gigantic water tank with a capacity of 72,000 litres. In the small but informative museum you will learn about the history of water and sanitation in Buenos Aires, as well as the design and construction of this beautiful building. They have an interesting collection of sanitary artefacts, pipes, meters, taps, etc. You can also visit part of the interior structure where the water tanks are located. There are descriptions panels in English and the videos are in Spanish. You can also ask to visit the library which is open to the public to use. The staff at the entrance and the museum and library were incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome. The museum and library are free. They also have free guided visits.

What a fantastic piece of history about a building so crucial for the development of the city! The museum is very well put together, full of information and the tour is very enjoyable (in Spanish). A must-have if you are visiting the city.

A small but interesting museum focused on the history of public water and sewer services in Buenos Aires. The building itself is fascinating, and the museum uses only a small part of the space. Free to enter; guided tours offered.

Fascinating museum on the history of Buenos Aires water supply. Free, well displayed and air conditioned in the principle rooms. The building itself is very impressive

Small but very interesting. They have hour-long tours in Spanish. The exterior of the building is superb. Some of the tiles are from Burmantofts, Leeds, as well as Royal Doulton (and Belgium); all imported.

Spectacular Victorian era design and architecture with thousands of glazed terracotta architectural elements decorating the building’s facade. The museum inside is well worth a visit - showcasing the ways in which Buenos Aires developed an intricate system of water purification and distribution at the turn of the century.