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Museo del Gaucho y la Moneda
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- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone
- 2900 8764
- Website
- Visit site
- Address
- Cerrito 351, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
About this museum
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.
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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: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM -
- Plan for around 90 minutes
- Verified Oct 5, 2025
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Cerrito 351, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.
Listing quality
- 2 public sources linked
- Official website available
- Map listing available
- Photo preview available
- 4.6 rating from 583 reviews
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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