Feeling strands of seaweed and ogling a preserved octopus gives a hands-on museum experience here. The 1917 Chalet Pujol features marine-and-land mammal exhibits, preserved specimens, and collections of Welsh wares. Explanations in Spanish are geared to youth science classes, but it’s visually informative and creatively presented. Twist up to the cupola for views of the port.
Museo Oceanográfico y de Ciencias Naturales
Puerto Madryn
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