Juan Manuel Fangio Museum

Juan Manuel Fangio Museum

Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 – July 15, 1995) was a world-renowned Argentine race car driver. Between 1951 and 1957, he won the Formula One Drivers' Championship five times, representing Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, and Ferrari.

The Juan Manuel Fangio Museum is a motorsport museum dedicated to Formula One driver Fangio. It is located in Balcarce, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina — the birthplace of Formula One, just a few blocks from Fangio’s birthplace. The museum opened in 1986, with Juan Manuel Fangio himself attending the inauguration. Covering an area of 4,600 square meters across six floors, the museum houses a collection of racing cars Fangio once drove, trophies he won, award-winning photos, and other related memorabilia. A total of 50 classic supercars are on display, mainly including Ferraris, Mercedes, Maseratis, and Alfa Romeos. These precious vehicles are displayed throughout the museum according to various thematic exhibits, offering car enthusiasts an unforgettable visual experience.

Juan Manuel Fangio Museum

Must-visit reason: Argentina’s most famous motorsports museum

Continent: South America [South America]

Country/Region: Argentina [Argentina]

Province/State: Buenos Aires Province [Buenos Aires Province]

City: Balcarce [Balcarce]