What to do and see in Montevideo, Montevideo Department: The Best Specialty Museums

June 21, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
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1. Museo del Tabaco La Republicana

Cl.Francisco Tajes 1125 Between Rondeau and Paraguay, Montevideo 11828 Uruguay +598 2924 7621
Excellent
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Museo del Tabaco La Republicana

2. Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda

Av 18 de Julio 998 Palacio Heber Jackson, Montevideo 11100 Uruguay +598 900 8764 http://www.fundacionbrou.com.uy/espacio-cultural/
Excellent
45%
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4.5 based on 286 reviews

Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda

The South American cowboy, or “gaucho” is the focus of one collection at this museum, and the other depicts the history of Uruguay’s currency.

Reviewed By YaneLulu - Montevideo, Uruguay

This museum is a must on your montevideo museum list! Shows you and displays a very beautiful range of items referred to the legendary image of the "gaucho" and the countryside life in early uruguayan years. Shows you different types of coins and currency from past eras and even the museum workers have a great attitude and make some fun activities!

3. Museo y Parque Fernando Garcia

Camino Carrasco, Montevideo Uruguay +598 2601 9228 http://fernandogarcia.montevideo.gub.uy/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Museo y Parque Fernando Garcia

4. Al Pie de la Muralla

Bartolome Mitre 1464 Old Town, Montevideo 11004 Uruguay +598 2915 9343 http://www.alpiedelamuralla.com/index.asp
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Al Pie de la Muralla

5. Andes Museum

619 Rincon Street, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay +598 2916 9461 http://www.mandes.uy/eng/index.html
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 1,627 reviews

Andes Museum

Reviewed By gurob2019 - Manchester, United Kingdom

The museum is a great honour to the 29 who perished and a lesson to us all that life is not a gift but should be deserved. With its combination of storytelling, science and insight into the human spirit it has something for everybody. This is one of the best curated museums I have ever visited. Thank you Jörg!

6. Museo de Historia del Arte - MuHAr

Ejido 1326 Esquina Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo 11200 Uruguay +598 908 9252 http://muhar.montevideo.gub.uy/
Excellent
54%
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Museo de Historia del Arte - MuHAr

Reviewed By Red-Super-Hero - Tampa, United States

There is no charge for entrance. We enjoyed our visit. Some of the items are reproductions but well worth the time to visit.

7. Museo Pedagogico Jose Pedro Varela

Plaza Cagancha, 1175, Montevideo Uruguay +598 2900 4744 http://museopedagogico2017.wixsite.com/misitio
Excellent
46%
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Museo Pedagogico Jose Pedro Varela

8. Museo del Cannabis de Montevideo

Durazno 1784 Esq. Yaro, Montevideo 11300 Uruguay +598 2410 3269 [email protected] http://museocannabis.uy
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Museo del Cannabis de Montevideo

THE FIRST CANNABIS MUSEUM OF SOUTH AMERICA Located in Montevideo Uruguay the "Cannabis Museum Montevideo" opesn its doors to celebrate the rich history of liberties that Uruguay has enjoyed in the past and continues to develop in the present. Visitors will discover the amazing versatility of cannabis.

9. Museo del Tango - La Cumparsita

Plaza Independencia 846 Palacio Salvo, Montevideo 11108 Uruguay +598 95 952 233 http://www.lacumparsita.com.uy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Museo del Tango - La Cumparsita

Reviewed By Moodandmystery - New York City, United States

Our guide Paula was professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! The museum is located on the site where tango was first danced in Montevideo. You feel the ambience in this well-designed space. The tour is just 20-30 minutes, but so full of info! I can’t recommend this enough!

10. Fundacion Mario Benedetti

Dr. Joaquin de Salterain 1293, Montevideo 11200 Uruguay +598 2407 1490 [email protected] http://www.fundacionmariobenedetti.org/fundacion/museo/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Fundacion Mario Benedetti

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