Museo Nacional del Petróleo, Petroleum museum in General Mosconi, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina.
The National Petroleum Museum exhibits machinery, tools, and documents relating to oil extraction across its 10,000 square meter grounds and main building.
The museum stands at the location of Well No. 2, where the first state-owned oil discovery in Argentina occurred on December 13, 1907.
The museum collection includes donations from YPF employees, local residents, and industrial artifacts that represent the petroleum heritage of Patagonia.
Located at Avenida Petrolero San Lorenzo 250, the museum operates Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, with modified hours on weekends.
This institution ranks among only four petroleum museums worldwide, alongside similar establishments in Russia, the United States, and Canada.
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-17:00; Samedi 10:00-17:00; Dimanche 14:00-18:00
Phone: +542974559558
Email: museodelpetroleo@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: -45.83717,-67.48097
Latest update: March 13, 2025 14:04
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