Municipal Museum of Natural History of San Rafael

Av. Ballofet no number
Mariano Moreno Park Tel. 0262 7-421293 / 421121 - Ext. 290
Open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 to 12:30a.m.
and from 2 to 8p.m.;
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9a.m. to 8p.m.

This museum comprises four halls devoted to history, archaeology and natural sciences. Exhibits include different objects belonging to the Atuel II culture including a prehistoric mummy of a baby with its accouterments. There is also lithic material that is over 14,000 years old. Also on display are different items used by the Huarpes and Pehuelches pertaining to the Atuel I culture. There are specimens of the flora and fauna of the region on exhibition. The historical sector focuses on the origins and development of the city, of San Rafael. The museum has its own files, work section and laboratories. It also harbors a library with over 25,000 books.

San Rafael
San Rafael is the second city in importance in the province. It is an exceptional touristic center due to the variety and quality of its attractions such as the Atuel River Canyon and the Valle Grande, Los Reyunos, Agua del Toro and Nihuil dams that are ideal for the practice of adventure tourism. It is also one of the most important wine-producing areas. San Rafael lies 232 km. away from the city of Mendoza down national routes No. 40 and 143.