Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina

4.0 (5.365 reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #19 in Patagonia Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums

Really enjoyed our visit

The Jail at the End of the World, as a correctional facility, was closed in 1947. Declared a National Historic Monument, it houses four very interesting museums that introduce us to the history of the region, the Ushuaia Maritime Museum, with a vast collection of models that tell the story maritime of Tierra del Fuego since the arrival of the first explorers; the Museum of the Presidio, highlights the criminal history and the lives of the prisoners in each of the old cells, the local history and the development of the city of Ushuaia. The Antarctic Museum with exhibits on the expeditions of the most famous explorers such as Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Nordenskjold. The Museum of Marine Art, with works by the main Argentine marine artists and Art Gallery with Temporary Exhibitions. Audio guides are offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German.
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Address

Yaganes & Gobernador Paz, Ushuaia 9410 Argentina

Mobile

+54 2901 43-7481

Website

https://museomaritimo.com/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 05, 2024, 7:07

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4jonahNJ 5:00 PM Jul 15, 2020
Impressive Museum Complex in Ushuaia
After returning from an Antarctica expedition, my wife and I decided to spend a few hours exploring this expansive museum. Even before entering the museum, there is an old wooden boat, the “Cutter Tomasito” that dates back to 1913. I learned that it was used by a family to navigate the Beagle Channel. Upon entering the Museum, we starting looking at the exhibits that detailed the maritime history of Ushuaia, including the fascinating history of the indigenous people. The exhibits then detail how Ushuaia was colonized by Spain and eventually obtained its independence. The next area we visited was the old jail. I can only imagine how brutal the conditions must have been with the cold weather and the cement cells. However, I learned that this jail housed some vicious criminals who apparently deserved this harsh treatment. The jail was well built and is remarkably well maintained. The last area we visited was the art gallery which offered a pleasant respite from the “heavier” exhibits we had seen. There were a variety of art displayed by very talented local artists. My understanding is that the art gallery changes the displays on a regular basis. There is also a small boutique that sells a variety of souvenirs as well as light refreshments for reasonable prices. This museum is a great place to visit if you find yourself with some free time before or after an expedition or other interesting journey.
3N L 5:00 PM Aug 30, 2022
Great attempt at subject matter but pricey for tourists
We visited the museum on the advice of our excellent tour guide. Fantastic location but very expensive-£50 for two adults. The exhibition of the old prison and the experience of the prison wing left in its original form was eery but excellent just before closing time. I don’t think the value for money is comparable relative to similar price points in European museums.