Oculorum Museum

Rivadavia 7047, 3rd Floor "E"
Tel. 4611-6256 / 4611-4808
Open Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holidays from December 15 to January 15

A prestigious ophthalmologist from the Province of Entre Ríos, Mr. Humberto Pérez, founded this private museum on May 25, 1977, after having collected eloquent testimonies of the history of Optics.
It is a know fact that the use of eyeglasses can be seen in different lights. It may indicate a certain social status - actual need considerations aside - or it may be a sign of disablement. Fashion also plays a role in this. It is therefore interesting to observe neat showcases exhibiting different types of eyeglasses, Tenses, monocles, and lorgnettes, the latter having been initially used by ladies. Undoubtedly, eyeglasses dating back to last century are extremely attractive exhibits since they are works of art made by jewelers, with gold and silver inlays. There are also binoculars, and opera and sport glasses, with ivory, mother-of-pearl and gold inlays. The exhibition includes a pirate's telescope dating back to the late 18th century.
It is also interesting to observe surgical instruments made of bone and ivory in ancient times. Also on exhibition are sundry measuring and marksmanship items used during the First World War.