Museum of the Institute of Linguistics, Archaeology and Folklore

Urquiza 354
Tel. 085-212893
Open Mondays through Fridays from 7a. m. to 1p. m. and from 2 to 7p. m.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:30 to 12a.m.

This museum functions in the Historical Museum and was created in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Santiago del Estero and in honor of Dr. Orestes Di Lullo who was a keen researcher of local folklore. This institution is under the authority of the School of Philosophy and Letters of the National University of Tucumán. It was founded as a postgraduate research center and harbors abundant documentation and material related to the culture, history and customs of Santiago del Estero. There is quechua material for research purposes as well as archaeological and anthropological objects that are surviving testimonies of the things that were lost during the colonization process.

Santiago del Estero
This is the oldest surviving city founded by the Spaniards. It is located on the river Dulce, 1,042km. away from the city of Buenos Aires, on national route No. 9 and 187m. above sea level. In addition to its museums, one can also visit its cathedral, the first diocese in the country dating back to 1876, Libertad Park, Aguirre Park, the Convent of Santo Domingo where the Holy Sheet is exhibited, and the Church of La Merced.