Estancia Harberton was founded in 1886 by Thomas Bridges, an English orphan who traveled to the islands of the south hemisphere with his missionary adopted family. This pre-booked ticket to the museum includes a guided walking tour through the facilities of the Estancia and its parks. Also, you will be able to visit the Acatushun Bird and Marine Mammal Museum.
Estancia Harberton Museum Admission & Guided Tour in Tierra del Fuego
$66
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the museum
- Bilingual guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Plan
Ushuaia - Estancia Harberton
Located 85 km from the City of Ushuaia, it can be accessed by land or by sea. Estancia Harberton is the oldest farm in the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego. Founded in 1886 by Thomas Bridges, an English orphan who traveled to the islands of the south hemisphere with his missionary adopted family. Declared a National Historic Monument in 1999, the estancia maintains its original architecture, with wooden buildings covered with corrugated iron, its gardens and stone terraces. Originally operating with sheep (for wool) and cattle (for meat), Harberton also had the first warehouse that imported goods for the entire south of Tierra del Fuego. Today the estancia only has bovine cattle and it is open to the public only during spring and summer from October 15th to March 31th.The entrance fee includes: • Guided walking tour of the homestead, a National Historical Monument, which includes the Park (the first Nature Reserve of Tierra del Fuego), the old shearing shed, the carpentry shop, the boat house (which houses the oldest boat built in Tierra del Fuego) and the beautiful main house garden. • Guided tour of the singular Acatushun Bird and Marine Mammal Museum. Here you will see life size sub-aquatic representations of sea life, and part of the extensive collection of skeletons gathered by Dr. Natalie Goodall and her students, along the Fuegian shores. During your visit you can also enjoy (not included) • Acawaia Restaurant: Settled top a hill overlooking the homestead, the restaurant opens its doors to the public every day from 12 to 15 hs. With its unique view of the farm and the Beagle Channel, you are invited to try typical farm and regional meals. • The Tea House: Built in part of the original main house and open from 9.30 to 19 hs, the Tea House offers traditional family cakes, like rhubarb, chocolate, apple, lemon or cinnamon; scones, and home-made cookies.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Season: October to April
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Children under 10 years-old free
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs)
EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.2
Our family had a fantastic time at the Harberton Museum, where we marveled at the unique artifacts and learned about the fascinating history of this estancia. The guided tour was engaging, but we wished it had included a little more time to explore the beautiful grounds afterward.
4.4
Exploring the Harberton Museum in Ushuaia was a delightful experience for our family, especially as we wandered through the beautiful grounds and learned about the history of the estancia.
4.4
We were eager to dive into the rich history during our admission experience at a local museum, and it certainly did not disappoint. The guided tour was led by an incredibly knowledgeable expert who brought the stories of the land to life, making it engaging for both the adults and kids. The transportation to the site was smooth, but we did have to wait a bit longer than expected for our return, which was a small hiccup in our day. Overall, we loved the blend of culture and nature, as well as the chance to explore the stunning surroundings that felt so uniquely tied to the land. This outing was a memorable highlight of our family trip!