Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann
Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann is a museums & exhibits in Villa El Chocón, Argentina, best suited for all ages. It is priced in the $ range. Opened in 1997, this museum holds the skeleton of Giganotosaurus, discovered nearby in 1993 and long considered the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever found, with roughly 70 percent of the original
Opened in 1997, this museum holds the skeleton of Giganotosaurus, discovered nearby in 1993 and long considered the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever found, with roughly 70 percent of the original skeleton preserved. Kids can join a hands-on 'paleontologist for a day' program that lets them practice real excavation techniques.
- Address: Ruta Nacional 237, Km 1297, Villa El Chocón, Neuquén
- Hours: Daily, roughly 9:00-19:00 (varies seasonally)
- Official website
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- Where is Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann?
- Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann is located at Ruta Nacional 237, Km 1297, Villa El Chocón, Neuquén, in Villa El Chocón, Argentina. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann cost?
- Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann is priced in the $ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
- Is Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann good for kids?
- Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann is best for all ages. Opened in 1997, this museum holds the skeleton of Giganotosaurus, discovered nearby in 1993 and long considered the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever found, with roughly 70 percent of the original skeleton preserved.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann?
- Within 100 km you'll find 4 more dinosaur spots: Dinosaur Skull Sculpture, Museo Municipal Carmen Funes, Museo de Sitio Las Huellas, Proyecto Dino (Lago Los Barreales). The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.