Carlos Ameghino Provincial Museum, Neuquén

Name: Carlos Ameghino Provincial Museum
Address: 2150 Manuel Belgrano, Neuquén, Argentina

#3 among attractions in Neuquén

Museum, Natural history museum

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The Carlos Ameghino Provincial Museum is a natural science museum founded by Professor Roberto Abel in 1971. It is located in Cipolletti city, Río Negro Province, Argentina. It is named after the renowned naturalist and explorer Carlos Ameghino. It is currently located in the "Pichi Ruca" house which belonged to General Manuel Fernàndez Oro and is located within the land of the "La Esmeralda" estate. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°55'7"S, 67°59'43"W

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2150 Manuel BelgranoNeuquén Argentina

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