This museum leads the way in Latin America for preserving, sharing, and researching the artistic heritage of pre-Columbian American civilizations. It boasts a vast collection of art from ancient cultures, including the Incas and Diaguitas, among others. Situated in the center of Santiago, it is conveniently located just a block from Plaza de Armas.
This museum leads the way in Latin America for preserving, sharing, and researching the artistic heritage of pre-Columbian American civilizations. It boasts a vast collection of art from ancient cultures, including the Incas and Diaguitas, among others. Situated in the center of Santiago, it is conveniently located just a block from Plaza de Armas.
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Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino - This museum is located in one of Santiago’s most prestigious colonial structures. Constructed in 1805 in a neoclassical style, it originally served as the Royal Customs House for the colonial government.
Permanent Exhibition: Chile before Chile
Over 14,000 years ago, humans first arrived in what is now known as…
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino - This museum is located in one of Santiago’s most prestigious colonial structures. Constructed in 1805 in a neoclassical style, it originally served as the Royal Customs House for the colonial government.
Permanent Exhibition: Chile before Chile
Over 14,000 years ago, humans first arrived in what is now known as Chile. Since that time, various groups have lived across this diverse landscape. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the lives of these ancient peoples and their descendants, the modern indigenous communities of Chile, whose genetics, artistic expressions, and epic histories contribute to the Chilean identity.
- Admission to museum
- Admission to museum
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Chilean nationals, foreign residents in Chile and students can buy discounted tickets directly at the Museum’s entrance by showing an ID
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Chilean nationals, foreign residents in Chile and students can buy discounted tickets directly at the Museum’s entrance by showing an ID
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.