Naval Museum of Uruguay
Uruguayan museum
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The Naval Museum of Uruguay (Spanish: Museo Naval de Uruguay) is located in the Rambla de Gaulle s/n, Pocitos neighbourhood, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Formation26 March 1981
FounderNational Navy of Uruguay
TypeMaritime museums, library
Headquarters
Uruguay
Rambla de Gaulle s/n esq. Luis Alberto de Herrera, Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay
UruguayRambla de Gaulle s/n esq. Luis Alberto de Herrera, Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay
Museo Naval in 2011. | |
| Formation | 26 March 1981 |
|---|---|
| Founder | National Navy of Uruguay |
| Type | Maritime museums, library |
| Headquarters | Uruguay Rambla de Gaulle s/n esq. Luis Alberto de Herrera, Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Coordinates | 34.9054°S 56.1356°W |
| Héctor Yori | |
| Website | Naval Museum of Uruguay |
It hosts a number of historical cannons, as well as models, photographs and memorabilia of the Uruguayan Navy. It also has a library and an archive.[1] It is located between Playa de los Pocitos and Puerto del Buceo.[2]
Remodeling
Since 2011, the museum has begun to apply signs with Braille writing on several of the pieces. A wooden and metal path was also built to guide the blind during their visit.[3]
