Museum of the House of National Independence

Congreso 151
Tel. 081-310826
Open Wednesdays through Mondays from 9a.m. to 1p.m. and from 3:30 to 7:30p.m.

This is the most venerable historic monument for the Argentine people, since it was here that National Independence was declared on July 9, 1816. The house was repaired on several occasions until the architect Mario Buschiazzo directed the last restoration in 1941 respecting its Spanish Baroque style and the layout it had in 1816. The only hall preserved in its original state is the one where the oath of allegiance was sworn. This hall underwent only essential repairs. This house harbors an important museological wealth including documents, objects, furniture and weapons related to the history of both the province and the country. Worthy of mentioning is the collection of silverwork, furniture and porcelain that belonged to governor Ernesto Padilla. In the hall where the oath of allegiance was sworn, one can appreciate the table on which the records of the Declaration of Independence were signed, as well as portraits of the congressional representatives.

San Miguel de Tucumán
The city of San Miguel de Tucumán, capital of the province, is located 1,303km. away from the Capital City, on national route No. 9, and 447m. above sea level. It is the most important industrial and commercial city in the Argentine Northwest, and has several touristic attractions in the surroundings, such as Villa Nogués, cerro San Javier and El Cadillal dam.