Visit to Oberá's Historical and Natural Science Museum

A perfect excuse to stay longer at the venue known as Predio de las Naciones, this museum houses a permanent show including diverse social, cultural and natural aspects.

The theme of the first room has been specially thought to rescue the native roots of Misiones as well as those of the immigrants. It provides a view of the early days of this city in Misiones, with its red soil, its mountain range and its woodland.

The essential aspects of the routine of its dwellers are on display through several photographs, lyrical material and various handicrafts and tools made both by the Guaraníes (first nation) and those who came along to colonize the region.

A big historical archive reveals significant events from the community in the second room. Facts like the famous massacre of Oberá, which took place in 1936, or photos of the unusual snowfall that covered the red soil in white in 1965, during cold August, are shown to visitors.

Likewise, various pieces owned by pioneer families, including domestic items, labor tools, photographs, murals and typical period outfits are on display in this room. As well, there are costumes worn during the first contests in which the Queen of Immigrants was chosen.

The third room belongs to natural science. It gathers most regional bird species and a wide array of colorful butterflies of all sizes. This is a perfect sample to understand why the Province of Misiones became known as "the province of butterflies”.

The access gate today is ornamented with countless tiles featuring various themes. Most of them are related to the rainforest of Misiones, Oberá and all the activities carried out in this region. A fascinating delight for the eyes of those who believe they have seen everything as far as ceramic is concerned.