Top 5 best museums in Tucumán

Mainly known for its incredible landscapes and its participation in the history of Argentine independence, this small province also has an important cultural legacy that you cannot miss. In this sense, we brought to you this top 5 best museums in Tucumán, the perfect complement to your holiday in this destination!

·         TUCUMÁN HISTORICAL HOUSE MUSEUM

It is one of the most famous and, therefore, the one that generates the most expectations. Without a doubt, a must for anyone who visits the city. The Historical House Museum is one of the most important buildings in the history of the Independence Declaration of the country, exhibiting important documents and pieces of that event.

Located in the capital of the province, San Miguel de Tucumán, it is composed of six rooms and three patios with furniture that take us back in time and allow us to live in that dreamy season. Touring every space of this House is a magical experience.

The best thing it’s that the visit to this place is included in all the itineraries and travel packages that Moebius has prepared for you. In case you want to go on your own, we tell you that the Historical House Museum is open every day from 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs and is located at 141 Congress Street.

You can’t miss it! It’s truly impressive to stand in the same place where the fate of our nation was decided: the culmination of a process of struggles that gave firm step to national independence. Furthermore, this visit can be combined with a tour of the Historic Center of Tucumán, whose buildings have fascinating architecture. Not for nothing is one of the best Museums in Tucumán. 

·         MIGUEL LILLO OF NATURAL SCIENCES

This museum of natural sciences of the province is one of the most important in the country and the first in Latin America to dedicate a flat –in its entirety– to interactive activities. Simply put, through multisensory and participatory experiences, you’ll learn more about dinosaurs, insects and large mammals from Asia and Africa. Paleontology is the star of this place.

The experience is magical, you will be transported to the past in an animal environment. You will feel that you immerse yourself in the depths of the ocean in the midst of the majestic fish and you will also live in the Jurassic period, walking among dinosaurs. Completely unmatched!

In case you are looking for something more traditional, but just as fascinating, there is a room of the Miguel Lillo Museum where you can find skeletons of mammals from 10,000 years ago such as the tiger Tooth of Sabre. For nature lovers, there is another room where samples of flora and fauna from different biogeographic regions of northwestern Argentina are exhibited.

Undoubtedly, it is a very special museum that is not found everywhere. A great option to visit with children thanks to the sensory experiences offered there. It’s a very fun and entertaining way to learn. That said, we invite you to consult other activities to do with kids  in Tucumán. 

But where do you find it? This Museum of Natural Sciences is located at Miguel Lillo 251, in San Miguel de Tucumán. Its opening hours are: on Monday from 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs; Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 hrs to 12:30 hrs and 14:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs; Saturdays and Sundays from 4:20 hrs.

·         SUGAR INDUSTRY

Within the famous 9 de Julio Park is the Museum of the Sugar Industry, a property whose main building is the ex-house of Bishop Colombres. A very well preserved and super interesting period construction to understand how they lived at the time.

Both the decoration and the furniture of the place remain intact, moving each visitor back to when Bishop Colombres put together the original wooden Trapiche and became one of the pioneers of the sugar industry that today is a fundamental pillar of the economy in this province.

It should be noted that the original Trapiche is not only on display, but visitors have the opportunity to maneuver some of the instruments used to grind the cane and thus obtain the sugar. To learn about the history and the whole process in depth, the explanatory panels are presented.

Would you like to be part of the experience? Let us tell you that this Museum offers diverse visits per day. It is open from Thursdays to Sundays, in the mornings from 9:00 hrs to 12:30 hrs and in the afternoons from 16:30 hrs to 20:00 hrs. The entrance is through 9 de Julio Park, at the heart of San Miguel.

This museum is a great option for those traveling with kids. This wonderful place mixes Tucumán culture and history with a lot of entertainment, having areas to carry out outdoor activities. Kids will love them!

·         MUSEO DE LA PACHAMAMA

At Amaicha del Valle can be found one of the most interesting museums of the province, the Pachamama Museum, where all the information and precious pieces related to Mother Earth are exhibited. 

This museum turns out to be very attractive since it was designed and built by the plastic artist Hector Cruz. All the sculptures, saloons, decks and patios have his signature, with each corner of the museum exclusively inspired by Pachamama. Here all the mythological symbols and ancient gods’ sculptures can be admired.

The main areas are divided like this: Geology, Anthropology and Natural Sciences. However, the highlight is the exhibition room, where you can find paintings, sculptures and canvas with religious, social and cultural themes from the tribes that used to inhabit the Calchaquíes Valleys.

It should be noted that Amaicha del Valle has a strong connection with the Pachamama, which is why it is the place chosen in the province to celebrate the Pachamama Festival, an event that you can learn more about in our article about Tucumán People’s Festivals.

The museum can be visited daily from 8:30 hrs to 12:30 hrs and from 14:00 hrs to 18:30 hrs. It’s located on Provincial Route 307, km 118 –Amaicha del Valle. Go and discover why it’s part of this top 5 of the best museums in Tucumán.

·         QUILMES RUINS MUSEUM

A few kilometers from Amaicha del Valle are the Ruins of Quilmes. A site of great importance for the province of Tucumán, which is included in many of the itineraries we offer you from Moebius.

Opened a couple of years ago, this museum aims to show the culture of the Quilmes to visitors of the place by displaying key pieces and utensils that they used for their daily tasks. They also share information about the rituals and cultural acts that used to be performed.

The goal is to teach visitors about the culture of the Quilmes before getting to know the Ruins. In this way, you can understand better what you will see in the enclosure and move back then.

Not for nothing the museum has different themed rooms, each touches different aspects of the life of the Quilmes and each relies on different visual, tactile and auditory resources that catch each visitor.

The Quilmes Ruins Museum is located on the Ruins site, 12 kilometers from Amaicha del Valle and is open daily from 9:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs and from 13:30 hrs to 18:00 hrs. To learn more about Quilmes Ruins, click on this link.

In short, this province is much more than beautiful landscapes and splendid nature. Don’t miss the best 5 museums in Tucumán, all of them will give you activities full of culture and history, perfect to complement your stay in this Argentine city. If you need us to help you prepare your travel itinerary, just send a whatsApp to our specialists.