Museo Figari, Montevideo

Name: Museo Figari
Address: Juan Carlos Gomez 1427, Montevideo, 11004, Uruguay
Telephone: +598 2915 7065

#104 among attractions in Montevideo

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Museo Figari (address: Juan Carlos Gomez 1427) is a place located in Montevideo (Montevideo department) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 108 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°54'20"S latitude and 56°12'13"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Figari is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal Baltasar Brum (bus, 13 min walk), Nueva Terminal (train, 25 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museo Andes 1972 (museum, 2 min walk), Plaza Matriz (square, 2 min walk), El Cabildo (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°54'20"S, 56°12'13"W

Address

Juan Carlos Gomez 1427Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Ciudad Vieja)Montevideo 11004 Uruguay

Contact

+598 2915 7065

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Figari open?

Museo Figari is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Figari?

Nearby attractions include Museo Andes 1972, Montevideo (2 min walk), Plaza Matriz, Montevideo (2 min walk), El Cabildo, Montevideo (3 min walk), Plaza de la Diversidad Sexual, Montevideo (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo Figari by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Figari:

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (13 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (25 min walk)