Regional Provincial Padre Jesús Molina

Museums

Ramón y Cajal 51, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina

The Padre Molina Regional Museum, located in the city of Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, is an emblematic space that safeguards the history and culture of the Patagonian region. Founded in 1957, this museum is named after Jesuit priest Alberto De Agostini Molina, an explorer, photographer, and geographer who dedicated much of his life to documenting the natural and cultural wealth of Patagonia.

The museum offers a wide variety of exhibits including archaeological, paleontological, ethnographic, and historical artifacts. Its archaeological collection highlights tools and remains of indigenous cultures that inhabited the region, such as the Tehuelches, offering a glimpse into their way of life and their relationship with the natural environment.