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Museum of the Foundation Area, Archaeological museum in Plaza Pedro del Castillo, Mendoza, Argentina.

The Foundation Area Museum displays artifacts, documents, and architectural elements that represent the early development of Mendoza through permanent exhibitions and collections.

The museum occupies the site of the former colonial council building, which was destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 1861 in Mendoza.

The museum features dioramas, photographs, and artistic works from regional creators that illustrate the evolution of Mendoza and its inhabitants across generations.

Located in the historic center, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Saturday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, and on Sundays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The underground level of the museum reveals preserved sections of colonial streets and the original town fountain from the 16th century.

Location: Mendoza

Opening Hours: Martedì-Sabato 08:00-20:00; Domenica 14:00-20:00

Phone: +542614256927

GPS coordinates: -32.87972,-68.82798

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:26

Remarkable Sites of Mendoza Region in Argentina

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The Mendoza region offers wineries with historic and modern cellars, natural parks including the highest peak in the Americas, museums tracing local history, squares adorned with monuments, and notable geological sites. The area also includes colonial forts, historical churches, lakes, ski resorts, and nature reserves with volcanic formations.

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Museum of the Foundation Area

Museum of the Foundation Area, Archaeological museum in Plaza Pedro del Castillo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Remarkable Sites of Mendoza Region in Argentina

Plaza Independencia

General San Martín Park

Bautista Gargantini Stadium

Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropológicas Juan Cornelio Moyano

Reserva natural Divisadero Largo

Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral, Mendoza

Teatro Independencia

Víctor Legrotaglie Stadium

Plaza España

Gómez Building

Plaza Pedro del Castillo

Palacio Policial de Mendoza

Bodega Roberto Bonfanti

Estadio Omar Higinio Sperdutti

La Enoteca

Ruinas de San Francisco

Bodega Norton

General San Martin Historical Museum

Plaza Belgrano

Area Fundacional

Contemporary Art gallery Eliana Molinelli

Museo Regional Americanista

Chalets Giol y Gargantini

Biblioteca del Agua

Municipal Museum of Modern Art of Mendoza

Viñedos y Bodegas Arizu

Balneario "Playas serranas" actual Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropológicas Juan Cornelio Moyano

Anfiteatro Griego Frank Romero Day

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