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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural

Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
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The National Museum of Natural History (Spanish: Museo Nacional de Historia Natural or MNHN) in Montevideo is a natural history museum in Uruguay. It opened in 1838, and is the oldest scientific institution in Uruguay and one of the oldest natural history collections in the world. The museum's first permanent exhibition space is at Miguelete 1825—the former Miguelete Prison—and the scientific collections, library and administrative offices are at Calle 25 de Mayo 582 in the Old City.

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  • Free entry
Address
1825 Miguelete
Hours
Closed · opens 10 am Thursday
Weekly hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 am–7 pm
Fri10 am–7 pm
Sat10 am–7 pm
Sun11 am–5 pm

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Updated 29 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.