Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales

Buenos Aires


In the geographical center of the city at circular Parque Centenario is this excellent natural sciences museum. On display are large collections of meteorites, rocks and minerals, seashells, insects and dinosaur-skeleton replicas. The taxidermy and skeleton rooms are especially good. Great for kids.


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