THE MUSEO MODERNO’S SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

OUR COMMITMENT

As a public museum, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires aims to cultivate values related to culture, tolerance, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and care for the environment.

We therefore acknowledge our responsibility as a key actor in rethinking the future of our planet and of society in general.

To fulfil the aim of integrating sustainability into our agenda, the museum adopts the following commitments:

– We embrace diversity, practising equity and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. The values of diversity, equity, access and inclusion (DEAI) will guide our actions to generate impact and set us on a path towards continuous transformation. We aim to create an inclusive environment in all of our spaces where our team, artists and the community feel reflected and valued for their diverse perspectives.
– We aim to raise awareness, inform and create dialogues with our audiences through cultural and artistic programmes and exhibitions that reflect the crucial issues of the day.
– We will contribute to improving humanity’s impact on our planet’s ecosystems by implementing significant actions and reducing our carbon footprint.

OVERVIEW OF THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

The Museo Moderno aims to become a benchmark space in terms of sustainable development. To do so, we have taken into account the social, environmental and economic aspects of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, grouped into the ‘5 Ps’, in accordance with the criteria of the International Council of Museums (ICOM):

– People: Social sustainability and DEAI (diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion).
– Planet: care for the environment.
– Prosperity: ethics, fund development, responsible procurement.
– Partnerships.
– Peace.

GOALS

Planet: the museum’s efforts include promoting the calculation of carbon footprints (the indicator that allows the greenhouse gases it generates through its daily activities to be quantified), the rational use of energy and water, the separation of waste and recycling of materials and raising awareness among staff and visitors. The Education Department of the Museo Moderno designs programmes of activities that, building on the links between the arts and sciences, stimulate care for the environment by means of awareness-raising workshops, partnerships with organisations and the development of pedagogical resources.
People: the Museo Moderno is strengthening its team through training opportunities and exchanges with other organisations. Through these efforts, the Museo Moderno contributes to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have full access to artistic experiences, thus reinforcing the idea of culture as an instrument of social transformation.

The museum will carry out 100 adapted workshops, provide supports in its galleries and sensorial materials that broaden access to individuals with disabilities, and train our staff and foster partnerships with key actors in the community. With these measures, we expect to attract visits by more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities in the year.
The museum will offer more than 50 activities targeting mental health, senior adults, vulnerable populations and early childhood both within and outside of the museum.
Our teacher training programme takes an interdisciplinary approach that promotes dialogues between art and education. The programme works in coordination with educational institutions, both in-person and online, with pedagogical resources designed for all curricular levels. The goal is to train 5,000 teachers.

ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED

ACCESSIBILITY

Recipient of the Accessible Museum Award.
Haptic maps available for each floor of the museum.
Wheelchair lift.
Adaptation of signage.
Háblalo app available, to assist individuals with communication needs.
Braille labels.
A tactile space in the education room.

ACCESSIBILITY OVERVIEW

ENVIRONMENT

SUSTAINABLE MUSEUM OVERVIEW

In line with the Carbon Neutrality by 2050 plan adopted by the world’s largest cities, including the City of Buenos Aires, the Museo de Arte Moderno has measured its carbon footprint in order to understand its environmental impact and implement actions to reduce it. The measurement included a greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment of the emissions generated by the museum’s operation, including its energy consumption, waste management, travel by museum staff, among other factors. In 2022, the museum produced 372.53 tonnes of emissions, as certified by the Agencia de Protección Ambiental de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (APrA) [Environmental Protection Agency of the City of Buenos Aires].

CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

A carbon footprint is the calculation of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by humans during their daily activities and aims to help adopt measure to reduce CO2.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

✓ Halogen bulbs replaced with LED spotlights in gallery lighting.
✓ More efficient air-conditioning systems and environmentally-friendly filters.
✓ Switch-on and switch-off times for lights.
✓ Water-saving systems in bathroom sinks.

WASTE AND INPUTS

✓ Individual rubbish bins removed and replaced with separate bins designated for paper and cardboard, rubbish, batteries and lamps.
✓ Collaboration with Cooperativa SUR urban recyclers.
✓ Materials from exhibitions reused.
✓ Use of biodegradable cleaning products.

AWARENESS RAISING

✓ Sustainability roundtables held with all team members.
✓ Workshops and courses conducted to raise awareness among staff with regard to strategies for environmental improvements.

SHOP AND CAFÉ

✓ Water is sold in recyclable containers.
✓ Plastic has been eliminated from product packaging and recycled materials are used in accordance with the regulations of the City of Buenos Aires.
✓ Use of straws made from recyclable materials.
✓ Use of reusable tableware.
✓ Discounts for bringing your own cup and for coming to the museum by bicycle.
✓ Especies nativas de plantas: Salvia Guaranitica , Verbena rastrera violeta, Glandularia platensis y Salvia Uliginosa