Museo de Caracoles (Museum of Shells) is a more fitting name. The collection of shells from all over the world, including fines examples of the Nautilus, is the most impressive part of the museum. There are several large aquariums with local fish species on the bottom two-levels arranged to demonstrate the types of fish that are encountered at the respective sea levels. Unless cold water Atlantic bottom feeders and their upstairs neighbors are your thing, the display is not the impressive. A random interactive science exhibit sneaks its way on to the second floor to keep the kids engaged. There is also a playground on the roof before the observation deck, which has an excellent view of the Museo Municipal de Arte.

Location:
Colon 1114
Mar Del Plata, Argentina

Museum Types:
Science and nature

Getting There
From Plaza Colon head down Avenida Colon away from the center.

Price Description: 15AR$

Open Hours from:10 A.M.

Open Hours to:9 P.M.

Days Closed:Tuesday and Wednesday

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Zip: B7600
Phone: 223 451 3553
Fax: 223 451 6670
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.museodelmar.com
URL: www.museodelmar.com

By Brandon Bragato

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Created: 02 Apr 2008

Updated: 02 Apr 2008

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