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Egidio Feruglio Paleontology Museum, Trelew

 
Trelew's Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio, also known as MEF, is a great place to introduce kids to Patagonia's giants. Learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed Argentina. Take a guided tour of this dinosaur museum. Spend the night at the museum and learn while having fun. Explorers in Pajamas is an overnight program geared to children aged 8-12.
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Dinosaur

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Trelew Paleontology Museum

Trelew Paleontology Museum

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Trelew Paleontology Museum

Trelew Paleontology Museum

Enjoy Patagonia

 
Getting There
 
Museo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio is located at Av. Fontana 140 between Av. 9 de Julio and Gales. The nearest airports are in Trelew and Puerto Madryn.
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Hours & Times
 
The museum is open daily 9:00-20:00 from September to March and 10:00-18:00 Monday through Friday, Weekends 10:00-20:00, from April to August. Closed December 25 and January 1. The Explorers in Pajamas program is 21:00-9:00. Dinner and breakfast are included.
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Explorers in Pajamas
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Admission & Fees
 
Admission is charged. A reduced rate is available for children aged 6-12. Children under 6 years of age are free of charge. A separate fee is charged for the Explorers in Pajamas program.
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Contact Details
 
Telephone +54 (2965) 432100. Email info@mef.org.ar.
Things to Keep in Mind
 
Guided tours, roughly 20 minutes in length, are available in Spanish, English, German and French. Foreign Language tours (German, English and French) must be booked in advance.

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