This historic house museum preserves the legacy of Uruguay's first constitutional president, Fructuoso Rivera, throug...
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Casa de Juan Antonio Lavalleja
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- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Phone
- 2915 1028
- Website
- Visit site
- Address
- Zabala 1469, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
About this museum
This historic house museum celebrates the life of Juan Antonio Lavalleja, a key figure in Uruguay's independence movement. Visitors can explore the ground floor's carefully preserved rooms, which showcase period furnishings and personal artifacts from the prominent gaucho leader's era. Complimentary entry allows guests to step back in time and experience the domestic environment of a significant Uruguayan historical personality.
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 about an hour
- 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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Zabala 1469, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
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Listing quality
- 2 public sources linked
- Official website available
- Map listing available
- Photo preview available
- 4.5 rating from 417 reviews
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM |
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