MUSEUMS

The Franciscan Historical Museum (1927)
It is situated within the Franciscan Convent. The Franciscans arrived in Jujuy in 1599, and they have been accompanying the people of the area ever since. In 1814, during the wars of Independence, the so-called Exodus of Jujuy takes place and the Franciscans followed the people into exile. When they returned, the Royal invaders had destroyed the original convent, including its valuable library, which origin went back to the start of the XVII century,

The old convent was rebuilt together with the church and in 1901 the New Tower was finished. The museum was inaugurated in 1982 and here you will find many pieces, which have served as objects for worship for more than 400 years. In its two exhibit halls you will see pieces of furniture, carved sculptures, musical instruments and paintings of the Cuzco School. It has a torso of San Benito de Palermo with eyes made of silver foil, carved in wood and painted in the city of Potosi, Bolivia in the XVIII century.

Lavalle St Nr. 33
Tel.: 0388 - 4221343
Opening hours are: Mondays through Sundays from 9:00 Am till 1:00 PM and from 4:00 PM till 9:00 PM.

The Municipal Museum of Fine Arts "Jorge Mendoza"
Created in 1987, the original collection was based on the 20 paintings of the Chucalezna School of Children Painters, "Los niños pintores de la Escuela de Chucalezna"; a place located 130 km from the city of Jujuy and north of the historical town of Humahuaca. The schoolteacher was Don Jorge Mendoza. The activities developed by this institution captured the interest of the National Fund for the Endowment of Arts " Fondo Nacional de las Artes" and the National University of Tucumán, who financed a documentary by the well-known filmmaker Jorge Prelorán.

San Martín Nr. 230
Tel.: 0388 - 4232109
Open to the public: Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM till 12:30 PM and from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM.

Museum of the Lucio Acosta Cerra School
It was inaugurated in May of 1980 with a show of the works of the late professor Lucio Acosta Cerra, and his disciples. This artist from Jujuy was a surrealist painter who followed the style of Salvador Dalí. The first collection was based on his work, that of his wife, Iberia Argentina Vázquez Málaga de Acosta Cerra, and of his sister in law, the artist Araceli Vázquez Málaga. This museum organises a Children's Art Saloon every year and, apart from showing its collections on permanent exhibit, also mounts temporary exhibitions with artists both from Jujuy and the rest of Argentina.

Belgrano Nr. 1135
Tel.: 0388 - 4221343
Visiting Hours and Days: Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 AM to Noon and from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM.

The Charles Darwin Museum of Natural Science.
It is placed within the walls of the National College Colegio Nacional N° 1 "Teodoro Sánchez de Bustamante" in Jujuy, and is committed to Science and Technology. It has hosted several expeditions to study the pre ceramic cultures of the Gorge of Humahuaca. It is very didactic principles, and is much visited by school students. Its collection includes archaeological and anthropological pieces as well as minerals, biological and botanical items.

Gorriti Nr. 343
Tel.: 0388 - 4233599
Visiting hours: Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM till Noon and from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM.

MUSEUMS IN LAS VIÑAS

The Jorge Pasquini López Museum
It encompasses exhibition halls as well as modern laboratories. It carries out diverse cultural, artistic or handicraft activities with many educational workshops.

It is located facing the Hotel Altos de la Viña.

MUSEUMS IN ABRA PAMPA

The Leopoldo Aban Archaeology Museum
Created in 1997, here you will find archaeological items, paintings by local artists, every day clothing and other elements that allow the visitor to meet the intimacy of the local people. Most of these exhibit pieces have been collected and classified by Leopoldo Aban.

Sarmiento Nr. 450
Tel.: 03887 - 491100
Visiting Hours: Mondays through Saturdays between 8:00 Am and 1:00 PM and from 4:00 Pm to 8:00 PM.

MUSEUMS IN HUACALERA

The Huacalera Church
Located on National Route - Ruta Nacional N° 9, at the entrance to the town.
Tel.: 0388 - 4955204.
Visiting Hours: Mondays through Sundays from 8:00 Am to 12:30 PM and from 5:00 Pm till 8 PM.