Museo Carmen Funes

Museo Carmen Funes is a paleontology museum in Plaza Huincul that houses a collection of dinosaur remains from Patagonian excavations. The collection includes various fossil specimens, bones from different species, and materials from local and regional dig sites.

The museum was founded in 1984 as paleontological discoveries in the region gained scientific attention and brought researchers to Patagonia. The institution grew out of the need to preserve, prepare, and study the fossil materials being uncovered in local excavations.

The museum reflects how this small Patagonian town built its identity around paleontological discovery and research. Fossils here represent a source of community pride and connection to the region's deep geological past.

The museum is located in the town center and is easy to reach on foot while exploring the area. It helps to confirm opening times before your visit, as schedules may change seasonally.

The museum holds one of the rare collections of dinosaur embryos discovered at a large nesting site in Patagonia. These tiny fossil remains provide a rare glimpse into the early development of these massive creatures.

Location: Plaza Huincul

Address: 17 Avenida Córdoba 55 - (8318), Plaza Huincul, Neuquén

Phone: +5402994965486

GPS coordinates: -38.93118,-69.19387

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48