This elegant historic home offers a captivating glimpse into 19th - century Uruguayan domestic life, preserving the p...
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Casa de Fructuoso Rivera
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- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Phone
- 2915 3316
- Website
- Visit site
- Address
- Rincón 437, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
- Wikipedia
- es.wikipedia.org
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.
Admission and verification
Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.
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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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Confirm admission
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 -
Plan the route
Rincón 437, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Accessibility
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Listing quality
- 4 public sources linked
- Official website available
- Map listing available
- Photo preview available
- 4.4 rating from 547 reviews
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
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