Checked 18 October 2026
Casa de la Independencia, Asunción: address, entry and what to see
Casa de la Independencia is a useful place to understand the history behind the street names you pass in central Asunción. The house links domestic life to the independence movement of 1811. Admission is listed as free, so it can be a focused stop during a downtown errand or a reason to return to the centre, without needing a full sightseeing day.
What to look for inside
The culture ministry describes five rooms and a large hall around a courtyard. Its collection includes colonial furniture, documents, household objects, weapons and portraits. Specific highlights named in the directory are Fulgencio Yegros’s sword, Fernando de la Mora’s desk chest and the portrait of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. Ask what is on view on the day; the collection description is not a live room-by-room display list.
The adjoining Callejón Histórico matters to the independence story: the ministry links it to the patriots’ movement toward the barracks in 1811. Looking at the house and alley together gives the site more context than photographing the façade alone. The house dates to 1772; the museum opened in 1965. Those are different dates from independence itself.
The practical starting point
| Detail | Official directory entry | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 14 de Mayo esquina Presidente Franco | Save the exact intersection, not the ministry’s footer address. |
| Weekdays | Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:30 | Confirm that your chosen date follows this timetable. |
| Saturday | 08:00–21:00 in the 2024 entry | Recheck this unusually long window before planning an evening visit. |
| Admission | Free; permanent collection | Ask about any special event or room closure. |
The page does not provide a Sunday timetable. Silence is not confirmation of Sunday access. Holidays, activities and maintenance can change arrangements even when a directory remains online.
Getting there and fitting it into your day
Search the museum intersection on a map: 14 de Mayo and Presidente Franco. Use this intersection for walking directions or a taxi/ride-app destination. The ministry’s Iturbe 333 footer is its office address, not this museum. Confirm the permitted drop-off on the day if streets are closed for an activity.
For a first visit, allow roughly 30–60 minutes as a personal planning estimate. It is enough to focus on the house and a few objects without turning the stop into an entire afternoon. Check current entry, available rooms, photography and any step-free access needs directly; the directory does not confirm accessible toilets or a continuous accessible route.
The 2024 directory timetable is reproduced above. A 5 August 2026 ministry notice also advertised 08:00–21:00 access during a particular centre programme. That newer notice supports the possibility of extended openings, but it is not today’s schedule. For a special trip, check the museum’s or ministry’s latest dated announcement. Neither source establishes regular Sunday access.
If you already live here, the value is context: street names and national commemorations become less abstract. Compare its history focus with the museum overview.
Frequently asked questions
Is admission free?
The official culture directory lists free admission. Confirm arrangements for any special activity separately.
Can I rely on Saturday evening opening?
The 2024 official entry lists 08:00–21:00, but we recommend direct confirmation before planning around that extended window.
Is this the same as the culture ministry office?
No. Use the museum’s 14 de Mayo and Presidente Franco address, not the office address in the website footer.
More about Asunción
For practical local questions, visit the Open Asu community.
Sources checked on 18 October 2026: SNC: Museo Casa de la Independencia; SNC: agenda cultural, 5 agosto 2026. Published information checked online; confirm current availability with the venue. Map links are searches using published locations, not verified entrances.