Instituto de Patagonia/Museo del Recuerdo
Av. Manuel Bulnes 01890
About
The Instituto de Patagonia is run by the University of Magallanes and directed by the region's chief historian, Mateo Martinic. Here you'll find an engaging exhibit of colonial artifacts called the Museum of Memories. Antique machinery and horse-drawn carts are displayed around the lawn and encircled by several colonial buildings that have been lifted and transported here from ranches around the area. One cabin shows visitors what home life was like for a ranch hand, another has been set up to resemble a typical dry goods store, another is a garage with a 1908 Peugeot, and another is a carpenter's workshop. There's a library on the premises with a collection of books and maps on display and for sale. The museum is about 4km (2 1/2 miles) out of town, so you'll need to take a taxi.
