Costume Museum

Rivadavia 537
Cultural Secretariat Tel. No. 0822-26695
Open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 to 12a.m.

The collection that gave rise to this museum was originally assembled in one of the halls of the Folkloric Museum. The pieces were later transferred to the Museum of Sacred Art upon the condition that a Costume Museum be created. Its three halls contain exhibits ranging from costumes worn last century to present day clothing. Micheli, a tradicional shoe-shop in La Rioja, donated a large number of shoes and period advertisements that adorn the walls. Well-established families donated ladies' and men´s costumes belonging to last century. Also on exhibition are different types of sewing machines and accessories such as necklaces, gloves, handbags, fans and mantillas. There are also party dresses, work clothes, military uniforms, tail coats and top hats.

La Rioja
The city of La Rioja, capital of the province with the same name, lies at the foot of the Sierra de Velasco. The characteristic features of a Spanish colonial city blend with an active and lively commercial center. It is located 1,167km. away from the city of Buenos Aires and lies 500m. above sea level. To reach this city one must travel down national route No. 9 up to the city of Córdoba and then take national route No. 38.