Museum of the Sea (Uruguay) facts for kids
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| Established | January 15, 1996 |
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| Location | Romildo Risso esq. Pedro Aicardi, El Tesoro,  Uruguay |
The Museum of the Sea (also known as Museo del Mar in Spanish) opened its doors in 1996. It's a cool museum in La Barra, Uruguay, where you can learn all about nature and the ocean. The museum is quite big, covering about 2,300 square meters. It has four main areas, and you can visit them any time of the year!
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What You'll Find at the Museum
This museum is packed with over 5,000 amazing things from the ocean. Everything is clearly labeled so you can learn about each item. You'll see huge whale skeletons, tiny sea urchins, and beautiful starfish. There are also many turtle shells on display.
Besides sea creatures, the museum shows how people lived long ago. You can see old photographs and a special bathing machine. This machine was used by women in the early 1900s to go swimming. There are also old telescopes and blunderbusses from that time.
Explore the World of Pirates
One exciting part of the museum is dedicated to famous pirates. You can learn about their adventures and the treasures they sought. All these amazing items, photos, and stories were collected by the museum's founder, Pablo Etchegaray. He started collecting marine-related items many years ago.
Discover the Different Museum Halls
The Museum of the Sea is like four museums in one! Each section focuses on a different topic. This means there's something interesting for everyone to explore.
The Main Sea Museum
In this part, everything is about ocean life. You'll find large whale skeletons and many different seashells. There's a special room that shows what the deep sea is like. You can also enjoy interactive exhibits and a fun area where kids can draw their own pictures. Don't forget the sections about pirates and hidden treasure!
The Beach Resort Museum
This section tells the story of old holiday resorts. Some of these places, like Pocitos and Carrasco, are now city neighborhoods. Others are still popular tourist spots today. These include Punta del Este, La Paloma, Piriápolis, Atlántida, Mar del Plata, and Copacabana.
The Nostalgia Museum
Step back in time in the Nostalgia Museum. It holds collections of vintage objects from the past. You can see old jars, tins, and radio sets. There are also old medical remedies and many photographs. Beach items like umbrellas and pails from decades ago are also on display.
The Insectarium
If you love bugs, you'll enjoy the Insectarium. It has three large collections with 38,000 different insects! Most of them are beetles, but you can also see moths, cicadas, and grasshoppers. It's a fascinating look at the world of tiny creatures.
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Museum entry.
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Pirates at museum.
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Seashells at the museum of the sea.
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Bathers of the past.
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Museum collectibles.
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Insectarium.
See also
In Spanish: Museo del Mar (Uruguay) para niños
