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Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval (Rambla 25 de Agosto 1825 Nº 218 esq. Maciel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo) – launched in 2006, this museum (located near the Mercado del Puerto) highlights the country’s annual Carnaval festivities and its significance to Uruguayan culture. It also has exhibits on the African-based drum-based dance and music form “Candombe” – which is only found in Uruguay. Given some of the colorful artwork on location (especially the large carnaval masks), this museum has a special appeal to school children. Admission: $65 pesos (adult), free for children less than 12 years. Hours: 11 am – 5 pm (Wed. – Mon.).