What to do and see in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo Department: The Best Specialty Museums

September 24, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
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1. Al Pie de la Muralla

Bartolome Mitre 1464 Old Town, Montevideo 11004 Uruguay +598 2915 9343 http://www.alpiedelamuralla.com/index.asp
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Al Pie de la Muralla

2. Andes Museum

619 Rincon Street, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay +598 2916 9461 http://www.mandes.uy/eng/index.html
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4.5 based on 1,627 reviews

Andes Museum

Reviewed By gurob2019 - Manchester, United Kingdom

The museum is a great honour to the 29 who perished and a lesson to us all that life is not a gift but should be deserved. With its combination of storytelling, science and insight into the human spirit it has something for everybody. This is one of the best curated museums I have ever visited. Thank you Jörg!

3. Museo del Tango - La Cumparsita

Plaza Independencia 846 Palacio Salvo, Montevideo 11108 Uruguay +598 95 952 233 http://www.lacumparsita.com.uy
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Museo del Tango - La Cumparsita

Reviewed By Moodandmystery - New York City, United States

Our guide Paula was professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! The museum is located on the site where tango was first danced in Montevideo. You feel the ambience in this well-designed space. The tour is just 20-30 minutes, but so full of info! I can’t recommend this enough!

4. El 30 Cafe

Bacacay 1333, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay +598 2915 2366 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/El30Cafe/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

El 30 Cafe

Cafeteria and thematic items store of the First Football World 1930 Experience the spirit of 30 between original pieces of the First World Museum

5. Museo Figari

Juan Carlos Gomez 1427, Montevideo 11004 Uruguay +598 2915 7065 [email protected] http://www.museofigari.gub.uy
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Museo Figari

Tel. (598) 29157065 / 2915 7256

6. Museo Casa de Gobierno

Plaza Independencia 776, Montevideo 11108 Uruguay 5981505902 http://www.museos.gub.uy/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=146
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4.0 based on 411 reviews

Museo Casa de Gobierno

Reviewed By DougieQT - Queenstown, New Zealand

Great place to wander around. Some very cool artefacts and you can learn a lot about the history of the leadership of Uruguay. Nice architecture and the wooden panelling in the lobby is amazing.

7. Museo Historico Nacional

Rincon 437, Montevideo 11006 Uruguay +598 2915 1051 http://www.museohistorico.gub.uy/
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4.0 based on 70 reviews

Museo Historico Nacional

8. Museo Interactivo Del Instituto Nacional de Carnes

Misiones 1319, Montevideo 11006 Uruguay +598 2916 0430
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Museo Interactivo Del Instituto Nacional de Carnes

9. Museo del Carnaval

Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825 N 218 Maciel, Montevideo 11001 Uruguay +598 2916 5493 [email protected] http://www.museodelcarnaval.org
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3.5 based on 392 reviews

Museo del Carnaval

Opened in November 2006 , the Carnival Museum is located in the historic center of the city of Montevideo, opposite the port and next to the main gastronomic center of the country, the Mercado del Puerto . It is part of the Museums of Identity , as through a modern and interactive proposal preserves , exhibits , spreads and valued objects and traditions that are part of the high festival of Uruguay . It is an institution that works to strengthen the social involvement of the festival . Thus goes out , he interacts with the city and reflects their feelings . Timetable: April to December : Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 pm January to March : Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 pm Group visits for all ages , recording only previously The Museum is closed on 1st and January 6th , May 1st , July 18th , August 25th , 24, 25 and 31 December.

Reviewed By WhitlocksEnd

Not only were we able to visit the museum, but we were also lucky enough to attend a Carnival Gala performance. This was a truly wonderful mix of music, song and dance telling the tale of Uruguayan Carnival. The Condome drums were certainly mesmeric. It was obvious that all participants enjoyed taking part, making it a great evening.

10. Casa de Jose Garibaldi

Veinticinco de Mayo 314 Barrio Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo 11002 Uruguay +598 2915 1051 http://www.museohistorico.gub.uy/innovaportal/v/42550/33/mecweb/casa_de_garibaldi?search=yes
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3.5 based on 19 reviews

Casa de Jose Garibaldi

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