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Museo del Gaucho y la Moneda

Montevideo , Uruguay

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Nestled in Montevideo's historic center, this museum explores Uruguay's rich gaucho culture and monetary history through carefully curated exhibits. Housed in a beautifully restored former bank building, the collection showcases traditional gaucho artifacts, historical currency, and intricate silverwork. Visitors can enter free of charge and discover the fascinating intersection of rural heritage and national economic development in an intimate, engaging setting.

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SundayClosed

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