Museum of the Historical Archives of the Province of San Luis

Located at the intersection of 9 de Julio and San Martín streets
Cultural Bureau Tel. No. 02652-131992
Open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This museum occupies two halls in the Cultural Bureau and harbors mainly historical, administrative and legal documentation concerning the province. It also has a complete periodicals and newspaper library. The minutes of the meetings of the Town Council of San Luis are also kept at this museum and can be consulted by the public. It also harbors 8,000 plates of the collection of photographs belonging to José La Vía. According to Antorchas Foundation, this notable collection is one of the most important of its kind in the country. This photographer portrayed life in San Luis during the period comprised between 1920 and 1960. It is a virtually unique document. The Historical Archives operated originally in the Temple of Santo Domingo, an early 19th century construction that was the first temple in San Luis. Nowadays it is used as a cultural center where shows and exhibitions are held.

San Luis
The city of San Luis lies 780 km. away from the Federal Capital along national route No.7. Many of the houses in the city center still preserve the charm of balconies and courtyards that harbor a trove of memories from the past. Its public buildings and cathedrals are exquisite in style. Its cathedral was declared a National Historical Monument and is definitely worth visiting.