Maritime Museum at the Presidio of Ushuaia

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Maritime Museum at the Presidio of Ushuaia

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Maritime Museum at the Presidio of Ushuaia, Maritime museum in former prison complex, Ushuaia, Argentina.

The Maritime Museum houses extensive exhibits of ships, nautical artifacts, and maritime history spread across multiple buildings of the former penitentiary complex.

After serving as Argentina's southernmost prison from 1902 to 1947, the building was transformed into a museum and received National Historic Monument status in 1997.

The museum displays the marine traditions of Tierra del Fuego, including a reconstructed Yagan canoe and exhibits about indigenous seafaring practices.

The museum grants visitors two-day access passes, enabling thorough exploration of all exhibitions, including the Maritime Museum, Prison Museum, and Antarctic Museum.

The facility features a collection of marine art dating from 1889, presenting works by Argentine artists Quinquela Martin and Fortunato Lacamera.

Location: Ushuaia

Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht

Opening Hours: Januar-Februar: Montag-Sonntag 09:00-20:00; März-Dezember: Montag-Sonntag 10:00-20:00

Phone: +542901437481

Email: info@museomaritimo.com

Website: https://museomaritimo.com

GPS coordinates: -54.80337,-68.29632

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:58

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