Audio Guide of Ballygally Castle

The Silver Museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For more information, you can visit its official website at www.museo.fcnym.unlp.edu.ar or call (0221) 425-2701.

General admission costs 500 Argentine pesos (approximately 0.50 USD), while students, retirees, and children pay a reduced rate of 250 pesos. Tickets are purchased directly at the museum ticket office at the start of your visit. The museum is free on the first Sunday of every month and on Wednesday afternoons.

It is recommended to spend between 2 and 3 hours touring the museum’s main exhibition halls. If you want to see all the exhibits, including the library and research areas, you can extend your visit to 4 hours. The museum has more than 30,000 pieces on permanent display.

Founded in 1884, it is one of the most important natural science museums in South America and belongs to the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Museum of the National University of La Plata. It houses major collections of paleontology, mineralogy, anthropology, and zoology, including dinosaur and prehistoric mammal fossils. Its building is a neoclassical architectural jewel declared a National Historic Monument.

The best time is on weekday mornings from Tuesday to Friday, especially after 10:00 a.m. when there are fewer visitors. Weekends and public holidays tend to be busier. If you want to avoid crowds, skip the first Sundays of the month, which are free and very popular.

Yes, the museum has elevators and access ramps for people with reduced mobility on all floors. The staff is trained to assist visitors with disabilities. For large groups or special needs, it is recommended to contact the museum in advance at (0221) 425-2701.

The museum is located in Centenary Park, just steps from the Galileo Galilei Planetarium and a few blocks from La Plata Cathedral and City Hall. You can also visit Boulevard Walk and the Historic Center of La Plata, both about a 10-minute walk away. The area also has excellent restaurants and cafés.

Bring water, especially in summer, as the museum does not have cooled areas in every hall. Touching the exhibits is not allowed, but staff may bring some samples closer for you to observe. If you are traveling with children, ask about the guided activities and interactive workshops the museum offers on weekends.