Museo de la Memoria, Montevideo

Name: Museo de la Memoria
Address: Av. de las Instrucciones 1057, Montevideo, 12900, Uruguay
Telephone: +598 2355 5891

#121 among attractions in Montevideo

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Museo de la Memoria is a museum in Montevideo, Uruguay dedicated to the memory of those or died or were "disappeared" during the Uruguayan dictatorship of 1973 to 1985. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°50'32"S, 56°11'55"W

Address

Av. de las Instrucciones 1057Centro Comunal Zonal 13 (Peñarol)Montevideo 12900 Uruguay

Contact

+598 2355 5891

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Museo de la Memoria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Prado, Japanese Garden, Sagrada Familia, Cementerio del Norte.

1.2 miSW
Park
Parque Prado, Montevideo
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Montevideo, Uruguay, Parque Prado stands as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This sprawling park, a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offers a tranquil retreat from the urban environment.
0.8 miS
Botanical garden, Park, Outdoor activities
Japanese Garden, Montevideo
20 min walk • The Japanese Garden of Montevideo is located in the Prado neighbourhood of Montevideo, behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. It was donated by Japan as a memorial to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries, and inaugurated on 24 September 2001 by Princess Sayako.
1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sagrada Familia, Montevideo
33 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family, also known as Capilla Jackson, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Aires Puros, Montevideo, Uruguay.
1.1 miE
Cemetery
Cementerio del Norte, Montevideo
30 min walk • Cementerio del Norte is the largest cemetery in Montevideo, Uruguay, and also the largest green park area of the city. It is located in the barrio of Casavalle in the northern-central part of the city, about 7 kilometres from the centre.
0.8 miS
34°51'11"S • 56°11'55"W
Museo Blanes, Montevideo
20 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Aires Puros, Montevideo
23 min walk • Aires Puros is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estadio Alfredo Victor Viera, Montevideo
32 min walk • Estadio Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera is a multi-purpose stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the home of Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, and is currently used solely for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000 people and was built in 1933.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sayago, Montevideo
24 min walk • Sayago is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Osvaldo Roberto, Montevideo
28 min walk • The Estadio Osvaldo Roberto is a football stadium located in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the Sayago neighborhood at the intersection of Ave. Sayago and Ave. Millan streets. The stadium's capacity is 8,500 people. It is the home ground of Racing Club de Montevideo. The stadium was opened in 1941.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de la Memoria open?

Museo de la Memoria is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Memoria?

Nearby attractions include Museo Blanes, Montevideo (20 min walk), Japanese Garden, Montevideo (20 min walk), Aires Puros, Montevideo (23 min walk), Sayago, Montevideo (24 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Memoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Memoria:

Bus

Bulevar José Batlle y Ordóñez y Lafayette • Lines: 145 (20 min walk)

Train

Sayago (34 min walk)