Sea Museum, Marine museum in El Tesoro, Uruguay.
The museum exhibits more than 5,000 specimens of marine fauna across four halls, including whale skeletons, sea urchins, starfish, and turtle shells.
Founded in 1996 by Pablo Etchegaray, the museum showcases historical maritime artifacts, including a vintage bathing machine that women used during the early 1900s.
The Beach Resort Museum section documents the evolution of coastal life and tourism in Uruguay through photographs, objects, and historical records.
Located at Romildo Risso and Pedro Aicardi intersection, the museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM throughout the year.
The facility includes an Insectarium containing 38,000 specimens, primarily beetles, alongside marine exhibitions and historical collections.
Location: El Tesoro
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30-17:30
Phone: +59842771817
Website: https://museodelmar.com.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.89895,-54.87038
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:22
The main destinations in Uruguay include Montevideo with its museums and architecture, the beaches of Punta del Este, the natural reserves in Rocha, the historical sites of Colonia del Sacramento, the thermal spas in Salto, and the national parks in the interior of the country. The coast offers resorts, fishing villages, and sea lion colonies, while the inland areas feature geological formations, valleys, and agricultural zones.
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