Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga, Natural history museum in Montevideo, Uruguay.
The Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga contains extensive collections of Uruguayan fauna, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrate specimens.
Established in 1956, the museum originated from initiatives dating back to 1837 when Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga began collecting specimens for a national museum.
The museum maintains 250,000 volumes of natural science literature and conducts research programs in partnership with academic institutions across Uruguay.
Located in a former prison building known as Cárcel de Miguelete, the museum offers educational programs and workshops focusing on regional biodiversity.
The museum houses an extensive herbarium containing 80,000 botanical specimens, representing the diverse flora of Uruguay throughout different historical periods.
Location: Montevideo Department
Inception: May 27, 1956
Official opening: 1956
Address: Rambla República de Chile 4215 11600
GPS coordinates: -34.90333,-56.12358
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:49
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