Museo del Fin del Mundo
About This Museum
Perched on the edge of the world in Ushuaia, where the Andes meet the sea, this museum feels like a time capsule of Tierra del Fuego's rugged soul. It’s not just a building; it’s a collection of stories from the shipwrecks, the Yámana people, and the hard lives of early settlers. You can almost hear the wind whipping through the rigging of old sailing ships and feel the chill of the prison colony days. It’s a place that makes you understand why this land has always captivated and challenged those who come here.
Collection Highlights
Look for the hauntingly beautiful replicas of native birds and the massive skeleton of a sei whale that speaks to the region's whaling past. Don't miss the old prison registry with its inked fingerprints—a silent testament to Ushuaia's origins as a penal colony.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on Avenida Maipú, easy to spot in its historic bank building. It's a perfect refuge on a blustery afternoon, and you can easily pair a visit here with a stroll along the waterfront.
Architecture & Building
Housed in what was once the former headquarters of the Banco de la Nación Argentina, it's a handsome, early 20th-century building with a dignified, institutional character that fits its purpose perfectly.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo del Fin del Mundo, 173, Avenida Maipú, Costa Centro, Centro, Ushuaia, Departamento Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, V9410, Argentina
Phone: +54 2901 42-1863
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