Museo Julio Sosa

Museo Julio Sosa is a tango museum in Las Piedras that documents the history of this musical genre through objects, costumes, photographs, and press materials. The collections show how tango developed and include artworks depicting the origins of this style.

The museum was founded in 2013 and preserves the legacy of Julio Sosa, a leading Uruguayan tango singer who achieved major success in Argentina. This institution honors an artist whose influence extended far beyond his home country's borders.

The museum explores tango's roots through artworks and photographs showing how this musical style emerged and developed in Uruguay. Visitors can understand how tango shaped local identity and what role it played in everyday culture.

The museum is located within the Hipódromo de las Piedras grounds on Avenida Bicentenario and is easily reached on foot. Entry is free, allowing visitors to spend as much time as they wish exploring the exhibitions.

The museum shares its location with a horse racing track, making it an unexpected setting for a cultural institution. This unusual pairing brings together two different aspects of local history and leisure.

Operator: Intendencia de Canelones

GPS coordinates: -34.72620,-56.20140

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41