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Casa de Fructuoso Rivera

Montevideo , Uruguay

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google • Wikidata

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Hours
Monday: Closed
Phone
2915 3316
Website
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Address
Rincón 437, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Wikipedia
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About this museum

This historic house museum preserves the legacy of Uruguay's first constitutional president, Fructuoso Rivera, through a carefully curated collection of personal artifacts and military memorabilia. Visitors can explore richly decorated rooms filled with period furnishings, compelling portraits, and significant historical medallions that illuminate Rivera's pivotal role in the nation's early independence. Complimentary entry allows guests to step into a meticulously maintained 19th - century residence that offers an intimate glimpse into Uruguay's founding political era.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 12:00 - 6:00 PM -
  • Plan for around 90 minutes
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

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12:00 - 6:00 PM -

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Rincón 437, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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  • 4.4 rating from 547 reviews

Opening hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday1:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday1:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday1:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday12:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM

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