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Jesuits of Misiones
and Paraguay VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Sunlight streaming through
the beautiful dome of the Practical Information
routunda illuminates Paseo del Bosque s/n. Tel (0221)
the paintings and the Baroque- 425-7744. Open 10am–6pm Tue–
style sculptures created Sun. Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24,
by the Guaraní people for 25, & 31. & 8 11am & 3pm
the missionaries. Tue–Fri, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
& 4pm Sat & Sun. 7 =
∑museo.fcnym.unlp.edu.ar
Transport
4 San Marco.

. La Ciénaga Ceramics
With an extensive and excellent collection,
Second floor
Latin American this section showcases the exquisite gray-
Archaeology black cera mics made by the La Ciénaga
preserves the popu lations of Catamarca between the
ancient cultures 2nd and 5th centuries AD.
of Peru
and Bolivia.
Key
Biological Anthropology
Ethnography
Latin American Archaeology
Northwest Argentinian Archaeology
Zoology
Entomology
Temporary exhibitions
The Time and Egypt Room
Matter section Time and Matter
aims to archive
geological time. Paleontology
The Earth
Non-exhibition space

The Earth section offers an
interactive approach to the cosmos.

First floor
Gallery Guide
To the right of the entrance hall is the paleontological . Paleontology Gallery
collection, while the opposite side of the ground floor has This section documents the country’s
zoological and entomological exhibits. The upper floor many fossil findings, including the
introduces man’s role in the world. Some rooms and exhibits Neuquensaurus, which appeared in
may be temporarily closed due to renovation work. Argentina 71 million years ago.

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