Patagonian Museum of Natural Sciences

The Patagonian Museum of Natural Sciences is a three-story building in General Roca housing extensive collections of fossils, rock samples, and information about Patagonia's biodiversity. The exhibitions display finds from different geological periods and document the variety of animals, plants, and minerals found across the region.

The institution opened in 2008 as part of the Patagonian Foundation of Natural Sciences, which was established in 2002. The foundation was created to support scientific research and documentation of Patagonia's natural heritage.

The museum shapes how locals and visitors understand Patagonia's place in natural history and highlights connections between the region and its geological past. It serves as a gathering space where people learn about the ecosystems and creatures that defined the landscape long before today.

The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday through Sunday and is located at Roca Avenue 1,250 in the city center, easy to find. Staff offer guided tours and educational programs tailored to different age groups, making it accessible for families and school groups.

The museum displays a life-sized model of a Platasaurus that gives visitors a striking sense of how enormous this prehistoric creature was. Surrounding it are full-scale recreations of other Cretaceous animals that once roamed the Río Negro region.