While We Wait for the Reopening of the Teatro Colón…

The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires is one of the world’s major opera houses. The theatre was closed for refurbishment at the end of October 2006, that is the reason I have not written any articles about this colossal landmark. While we all wait for it to be reopened we can visit El Centro de Interpretación Vivencial del Teatro Colón (The Center for the Interpretation of Restoration Works). It is an exhibition where visitors can learn about the progress of the restoration works inside the theater through an audiovisual and multimedia exhibition.

The Center features photographic exhibits, costumes, and scale models of various of the theater’s historical stagings. It also includes the screening of a documentary with detailed information about the program of restoration works in execution.

According to the Theater’s authorities the restoration works, that were originally planned to be finished by May 2008, will be ready by the end of December 2009, and the re-inauguration for the public is planned to take place on May 25, 2010 during the week of the Bicentenary.

Where: The Interpretation Center. Viamonte 1180.

When: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm.