Patagonian Museum of Natural Sciences, Natural sciences museum in General Roca, Argentina.
The three-story building houses extensive collections of paleontological specimens, geological samples, and exhibits about regional biodiversity of Patagonia.
The museum initiated operations in 2008 as part of the Patagonian Foundation of Natural Sciences, established in 2002 to advance scientific research.
The institution maintains laboratories for Earth Sciences and biodiversity studies, contributing to the documentation of Patagonian natural heritage.
Visitors can access the museum from Wednesday to Sunday at Roca Avenue 1,250, with educational programs available for different age groups.
The facility features a 10-meter Platasaurus model and recreates the Cretaceous environment of Río Negro through life-sized dinosaur replicas.
Location: General Roca
GPS coordinates: -39.03150,-67.57679
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:39
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