Glaciarium (museum) facts for kids
View from the access to the Museum
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| Established | January 17, 2011 |
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| Location | El Calafate, Santa Cruz,  Argentina |
| Type | Ice and Glaciers Interpretation Center |
| Collection size | Modern multimedia exhibits |
Glaciarium is an exciting museum all about ice and glaciers! It's located in El Calafate, a town in Santa Cruz, Patagonia, in southern Argentina. This museum helps people learn about huge ice formations called glaciers and the amazing Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It first opened its doors on January 17, 2011. The building was designed by the architectural office Santiago Cordeyro Arquitectos and architect Pablo Güiraldes.
The Glaciarium is specially designed to teach visitors about these incredible natural wonders. The main scientist in charge is a glaciologist named Pedro Skvarca. A glaciologist is a scientist who studies glaciers and ice. The museum has a large main hall and three exhibition halls, covering a total area of 2,500 square meters (about 27,000 square feet). Two of these halls have permanent exhibits about glaciers, using cool multimedia displays, 3D models, and other modern tools. The third hall is a cultural space and a movie theater where you can watch 3D documentaries and other films.
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Why Glaciarium is Special
The Glaciarium has been recognized as very important by several groups. The Argentine National Parks Bureau, the Province of Santa Cruz, and the National Congress have all declared it to be of cultural interest. This means it's a valuable place for learning and understanding.
What You Can See: Permanent Exhibits
The permanent exhibits at Glaciarium teach you all about glaciers. You can learn how glaciers form, how snow turns into solid ice, and how these giant ice rivers slowly move across the land. The exhibits also explore Earth's past and focus on the unique glaciers found in Patagonia. You'll discover stories of early explorers and scientists who studied these icy landscapes.
The Ice Bar Experience
In October 2011, a special ice bar opened inside the Glaciarium. It was known as the only bar in the world built completely from glacial ice! When you visit, you get special capes, gloves, and boots to keep warm. Even with the warm gear, visitors are only allowed to stay in the ice bar for 20 minutes because it's so cold inside!
See also
In Spanish: Glaciarium para niños
