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 is a super cool place in La Barra, Uruguay, where you can learn all about the ocean and its history! It first opened its doors in 1996. This big museum covers about 2,300 square meters and has four main areas. You can visit these exciting halls any time of the year.
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Exploring the Museum
This museum is packed with over 5,000 amazing items from the ocean. Everything has a clear label so you can easily learn what you're looking at. Imagine seeing huge whale skeletons, spiky sea urchins, and colorful starfish! You can also find turtle shells and many other sea creatures.
But it's not just about animals! The museum also has old photos and even a special "bathing machine." This was a cart used by women in the early 1900s to go swimming at the beach. You can also see old telescopes and blunderbusses (an old type of gun) from that time. There's even a fun exhibit all about famous pirates!
All these incredible things were collected by the museum's creator, Pablo Etchegaray. He taught himself everything about collecting and started gathering these marine treasures many years ago.
Cool Museum Sections
The Museum of the Sea is like four different museums all in one big building!
The Sea Life Museum
This part is all about the ocean. You'll see giant whale skeletons and beautiful seashells. There's a special room that makes you feel like you're deep under the sea. You can also find interactive exhibits where you can learn by doing. Kids can even draw their own pictures here! Plus, there's a whole section dedicated to pirates and hidden treasure.
The Beach Resort Museum
Step back in time to see the history of popular holiday spots. Some of these places, like Pocitos and Carrasco, are now big city neighborhoods. Others are still famous tourist destinations, such as Punta del Este, La Paloma, Piriápolis, Atlántida, Mar del Plata, and Copacabana. You can see how people used to enjoy their beach vacations!
The Nostalgia Museum
This section is full of cool old items. Think about old jars, metal tins, and classic radio sets. You'll also see old medical remedies and lots of photos from the past. There are even old beach items like umbrellas and pails that people used decades ago. It's like a trip down memory lane!
The Insectarium
If you love bugs, this is the place for you! The Insectarium has three huge collections with a total of 38,000 different insects. Most of them are beetles, but you can also spot moths, cicadas, and grasshoppers, among many other species. It's a fascinating look at the tiny creatures that share our world.
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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
