Museo del Mar
A private museum holding more than 30,000 seashells, with a tide-pool aquarium in its atrium and a café in a tower.
The Museum of the Sea was founded by collector Benito Salustiano and holds about 30,000 seashells from around the world, making it one of the largest seashell collections anywhere. The atrium has a tide-pool aquarium that simulates the intertidal zone, along with a library and café, and the top tower offers sea views. It is suitable for families and rainy days. It is located on Colón Avenue near Playa Grande, facing the Castagnino Museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00 (later in summer)
Nearby sights
- Juan Carlos Castagnino Museum (Villa Ortiz Basualdo)
- Stella Maris Church
- Torreón del Monje
- Playa Varese
- Playa Bristol
- Casino Central & Rambla Bristol
- Peatonal San Martín & Plaza San Martín
- Cathedral of Saints Peter and Cecilia