Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales, Córdoba

Name: Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales
Address: Avenida Poeta Leopoldo Lugones 421, Córdoba, X5000HZE, Argentina
Telephone: +54 351 434-4070

#18 among attractions in Córdoba

Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum

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Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales, Córdoba

Facts and practical information

The Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Presidente Doctor Arturo Illia is a natural history museum located in Sarmiento Park in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. It is named after the former Argentine president, Arturo Illia. It depends administratively of the government of the province. It gathers a permanent exhibition in 3 exhibition levels, develops research tasks in biology laboratories, has a workshop for the reproduction of pieces and a repository where the collections are kept and preserved. Throughout its history it has operated in four locations. It currently operates in the building that used to occupy the Forum of Democracy, which was remodeled to be used as a museum and reopened in 2007.

Coordinates: 31°25'39"S, 64°10'52"W

Address

Avenida Poeta Leopoldo Lugones 421Centro (Parque Sarmiento)Córdoba X5000HZE Argentina

Contact

+54 351 434-4070

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Day trips

Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Sarmiento, Patio Olmos, Paseo del Buen Pastor, Cathedral of Córdoba.

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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales open?

Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales?

Nearby attractions include Bicentennial Lighthouse, Córdoba (3 min walk), Caraffa Fine Arts Museum, Córdoba (4 min walk), Marquis of Sobremonte provincial historical museum, Córdoba (6 min walk), Evita Fine Arts Museum, Córdoba (6 min walk).

How to get to Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales:

Bus

Chacabuco 775 • Lines: C.vuelta (5 min walk)
Chacabuco Bulevar 744 • Lines: C3.vuelta, C7.ida (5 min walk)

Train

Córdoba (16 min walk)