Chamamé Museum of Mburucuyá
About This Museum
You might not expect a small town in Argentina's humid lowlands to be the sacred ground for an entire musical genre, but that's Mburucuyá. The Chamamé Museum pulses with the soul of this folk tradition, born from the blend of Guaraní, European, and African influences. It’s a place where you can almost hear the ghostly strains of an accordion drifting through the halls. Here, the history of chamamé isn't just displayed; it feels alive.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is its parade of vintage bandoneón accordions, each with its own story. You'll find handwritten lyric sheets by legendary composers and a rack of well-worn guitars that have seen countless nights of fervent performance. Don't miss the collection of old concert posters and radio microphones that first broadcast this deeply Correntino sound to the world.
Visitor Information
It's located right in the old train station on the edge of town—you can't miss it. Pop in during the afternoon to avoid the heat and maybe even catch an impromptu performance by local musicians who treat the place like a second home.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the charmingly weathered, single-story building of the former 'Ferrocarril Económico Correntino' train station, its simple architecture features a long, welcoming porch and rustic brickwork that whispers of a bygone era of travel.
