Museo Julio Sosa, Tango museum in Las Piedras, Uruguay.
The Julio Sosa Museum presents collections of objects, costumes, photographs, and press materials documenting the evolution of tango music in Uruguay.
The cultural institution, inaugurated on October 5, 2013, preserves the legacy of Julio Sosa, a leading Uruguayan tango singer with substantial success in Argentina.
The museum displays permanent exhibitions about tango traditions, featuring oil paintings and collages by artist Roberto Sabán depicting the musical genre origins.
Located at Hipódromo de las Piedras on Avenida Bicentenario, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 11:00 to 17:00 with free admission.
The museum occupies space within a horse racing track complex, making it an unexpected setting for a cultural institution dedicated to tango music.
Operator: Intendencia de Canelones
GPS coordinates: -34.72620,-56.20140
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:04
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