Museo del Soldado de Malvinas
About This Museum
People don't come here just to see a museum; they come to listen. They're searching for the story behind the name, a connection to the young men from this very province who sailed south to the islands. You'll find it not in grand displays, but in the worn-out boots and the carefully preserved letters home that speak of a Patagonian winter far colder than any in the islands. It's a quiet, profoundly human place that honors the soldier's experience above all else.
Collection Highlights
Look for the personal kits and handwritten diaries that make the history immediate, alongside photographs of conscripts from Chubut. The collection feels very personal, gathered with a clear focus on the individual soldier's life.
Visitor Information
You'll find it on Julio Argentino Roca street in Rawson—it's a local spot, so it's always wise to check opening hours ahead of your visit.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, unassuming building that feels more like a neighborhood house than a formal institution, which somehow makes the stories inside feel even closer.
Contact & Location
Address: 556, Julio Argentino Roca, Presidente Dr. Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín, Trelew, Municipio de Trelew, Departamento Rawson, Chubut, U9100, Argentina
Phone: +54 280 448-5262
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