Beyond Buenos Aires
The Museo de La Plata
Natural history
The natural history museum in the Paseo del Bosque.
Our take
- Allow half a day
- Address
- La Plata, Buenos Aires
About The Museo de La Plata
The Museo de La Plata, in the Paseo del Bosque, holds natural history and anthropology collections in a great 19th-century building.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Museo de La Plata before you go.
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