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Museo del Área Fundacional, Mendoza

#7 among attractions in Mendoza

Museum, History museum
Museo del Área Fundacional

Facts and practical information

The Foundational Area Museum is a museum located in the city of Mendoza, in Argentina. It was founded in 1993 and has exhibitions of elements of historical and archaeological value of the region. It is located in the historic center of the Old City, on Pedro del Castillo Square, the site where the city was founded by Pedro del Castillo in 1561 and where the colonial Cabildo was located before its destruction in the Mendoza earthquake of 1861. In this site also worked the slaughterhouse, and then the municipal fair.

Coordinates: 32°52'47"S, 68°49'40"W
Address

Videla Castillo & Beltran and AlberdiMendoza Argentina

Contact
+54 261 425-6927
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Day trips

Museo del Área Fundacional – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Teatro Independencia, Plaza Independencia, Plaza España, Parroquia San Jorge.

  • teatro independencia mendoza1.2 miSW
  • plaza independencia mendoza1.2 miSW
  • plaza espana mendoza1.2 miSW
  • parroquia san jorge mendoza0.8 miW
  • seguros rivadavia mendoza1.2 miS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo del Área Fundacional open?

Museo del Área Fundacional is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Where to next? Visit mendoza Mendoza region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Argentina.