ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsMuseo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio
Argentina
En la ciudad de Trelew los pasajeros podrán optar por visitar el Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio (MEF) que es un centro de exhibiciones e investigación científica ubicada en la ciudad de Trelew. La visita incluye un paseo programado por una línea de tiempo hacia el pasado, desde los primeros humanos habitantes de la Patagonia argentina hasta la aparición de microorganismos primitivos.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Museo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio
Welcome to the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio, affectionately known globally by its acronym, MEF. Situated in the heart of Trelew, Patagonia, this institution is far more than a mere repository of ancient bones; it is one…
Listen in the app2The Main Lobby: Darwin and the Dawn of Time
As you step into the soaring main lobby of the MEF, the sheer scale of the institution's ambition becomes immediately apparent. This grand entry space serves as the intellectual orientation point for your journey. …
Listen in the app3The Mesozoic Hall: Small Wonders and Hidden Gems
Descending deeper into the timeline, we arrive at the heart of the Mesozoic era. While Patagonia is internationally famous for its gargantuan sauropods, this hall serves to correct a common misconception: that the region was…
Listen in the app4The Preparation Laboratory: Science in Action
We now approach one of the most engaging and unique features of the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio: the visual preparation laboratory. As you look through the expansive glass panels, you are peering directly into the…
Listen in the app5The Hall of the Titan: Patagotitan Mayorum
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled architectural and paleontological experience as we enter the custom-built hall of the Patagotitan mayorum. When this seventy-ton, forty-meter-long behemoth was discovered, the MEF faced an…
Listen in the app6Architectural Philosophy: Sustainability and Future-Proofing
Take a moment to step away from the fossils and observe the building that houses them. The recent expansion of the MEF, guided by architect José Gatica, represents a masterclass in modern museum design, particularly regarding…
Listen in the app7Beyond the Walls: Bryn Gwyn and Field Programs
Our final section inside the museum focuses not on the exhibits before you, but on how the MEF extends its reach far beyond these walls and directly into the Patagonian wilderness. The museum philosophy strongly asserts that they…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections: The Open Book of Patagonia
As you conclude your journey through the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio, take a final look down the sweeping corridors of time you have just traversed. From the microscopic origins of life to the earth-shaking footsteps of…
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What is Museo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio?
Museo Paleontologico Egidio Feruglio is a place in Argentina with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -43.2495, -65.3072 |
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