Above the remarkable Farmacia La Estrella, the city museum specializes in elements of everyday urban life, including architecture, floor tiles, furniture, and postcards; the pharmacy’s exterior windows have been turned into display cases.
Except in February, when it’s closed, the Museo de la Ciudad (Defensa 219, tel. 011/4343-2123 or 011/4331-9855, US$0.80, free Wed.) is open 11 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.