Museo Marítimo & Museo del Presidio

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Lonely Planet review

Closed as a jail in 1947, the national prison now houses the Museo Marítimo and Museo del Presidio. Perhaps the most worthwhile part of the museum is the exhibit on Antarctic exploration. It contains incredibly detailed scale models of famous ships, spanning 500 years and providing a unique glimpse into the region's history.

On the upper floor of one hall is a display on Antarctic exploration. Perhaps the most worthwhile part of the museum is the exhibit containing incredibly detailed scale models of famous ships, spanning 500 years and providing a unique glimpse into the region's history. Informative pamphlets in English about this exhibit are available at reception. In the courtyard are the remains of the world's narrowest-gauge freight train, which transported prisoners between town and work stations.