Museo Acatushún
About This Museum
Museo Acatishún feels less like a formal institution and more like a passionate, personal archive of the sub-Antarctic world. Tucked away on the scenic Route J outside Ushuaia, its charm lies in an almost obsessive dedication to the marine life of the Beagle Channel and beyond. You won't find flashy interactive screens here; instead, you're greeted by the meticulous skeletal assemblies of dolphins, seals, and towering seabirds. The real magic is that it's a working lab, where scientists are often busy cleaning bones or piecing together a new specimen right before your eyes.
Collection Highlights
The centerpiece is undoubtedly the grand skeleton of a sperm whale, a silent leviathan that commands the space. Alongside it are rows of dolphin skulls, each with subtle differences telling a unique evolutionary story, and beautifully preserved examples of local birds like cormorants and petrels.
Visitor Information
It's a small, intimate place so you can take your time without feeling rushed—a perfect detour for anyone tired of the usual tourist trails. Just be sure to check opening hours in advance as they can be seasonal.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a modest, almost rustic structure that blends into its wild surroundings, giving it the unpretentious air of a field station.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Acatushún, Ruta Nacional 24 Complementaria J, Estancia Harberton, Departamento Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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