Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela, Educational museum in Plaza Cagancha, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela contains 5,000 educational artifacts, 6,500 books, 2,000 photographs, and numerous historical documents related to educational development.
Founded on January 25, 1889, by Alberto Gómez Ruano during the Varelian Reform, the museum occupies the former Normal School for Young Ladies building.
The museum preserves pedagogical materials, teaching tools, and educational documents that demonstrate the evolution of Uruguayan education through different periods.
Located at Plaza Cagancha 1175, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 19:00 between March 15 and December 15, with reduced hours in summer.
The museum maintains an interactive section where visitors can experience historical teaching methods using traditional materials such as fountain pens and ink wells.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: January 25, 1889
Founders: Alberto Gómez Ruano
Address: Plaza de Cagancha 1175, Montevideo, Uruguay
Email: museopedagogico@gmail.com
Website: https://museopedagogico2017.wixsite.com/misitio
GPS coordinates: -34.90541,-56.19093
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:46
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