Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino: Study Ancient American Artistic Legacy In Santiago's Heart

This gallery is a trailblazer in Latin America for the preservation, propagation, and research of the art heritage of America’s pre-Columbian communities. It boasts a large array of art from ancient societies like the Incas and Diaguitas, to name a few. Situated in the central part of Santiago, it’s merely a block away from Plaza de Armas.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino - Nestled within one of Santiago’s most notable colonial edifices, this museum occupies a structure erected in 1805, showcasing neoclassical architecture. Initially, it served as the Royal Customs House for the colonial administration.
    Permanent Exhibition: Chile before Chile
    Human presence in the region now known…
What's Included
  • Admission to museum
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
Bandera 361, Esquina Compañía
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Archlav
Jan 2, 2025
Lovely collection - We enjoyed this museum. The tickets line was long. Its a beautiful building. We enjoyed the pottery collection. The history of all of South America and its timeline was interesting as well. We saw so many varieties of artefacts. Feathered jewelry, metal works, textiles. It's two floors. We enjoyed walking around. There is security on each floor. They have a cafe and gift shop
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Helder
Dec 18, 2024
Excellent museum in Santiago. - Excellent museum about pre-Colombian art. A very interesting and rich collection of all Latin America. Beautiful textile material, ceramics and jewelry. Worth a visit with the whole family.
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Carlosmp
Nov 21, 2024
Excellent art and history - This gem in Santiago is unavoidable. Well shown pieces from the many indigenous culture in the Americas, it is even difficult to choose what to admire. One of the best collections i have ever seen.
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Patriciawp9408gk
Nov 20, 2024
Definitely worth it - Excellent. Very well displayed items and textiles. Good explanations in English. Some of the ceramics appear very modern Cafe was fine. The only disappointment was the gift shop which was more about generic gifts than anything relating to what we had seen
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330deborae
Sep 23, 2024
Museum with exhibition of mummies - Museum with a wide variety of archaeological material, including mummies that can be seen in the integral. Great collection that to see calmly takes about two to three hours. I recommend
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Silvanaacduailibe
Aug 24, 2024
Unforgettable tour - Wonderful! A primorosa and very well organized collection, plus a beautiful building! We were impressed by the state of preservation of the parts. The museum is of a beauty indispensable to the eyes of those who appreciate art and history.
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Laurareginasantana
Jun 29, 2024
To learn about the Americas! - Museum telling the history of various peoples originating from the Americas (for far beyond the Incas, Maya and Aztec...). There is a lot of information and a lot of interesting artifacts. It also has an underground only over the Chilean peoples. You can spend 2 hours walking. There is a restaurant with breakfast, snack and lunch (I didn't eat there, I don't know if it's good). Come as soon as it opens, so the museum is quiet. Gave to buy the entrance tickets on time ($10,000 pesos per person).
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935maianas
Jun 27, 2024
A good experience - Amazing museum to know and understand The original People of this land. A place to see art, culture and way of Life of indians from all over America. It worths.
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Ina
Dec 29, 2024
Interesting museum for mostly Inca art and history - Surprinsingly rich museum with mostly Inca artwork, old jewelry, clothing, and even mummies. Some Malpuche indian art as well. It is worth the visit. We had a cake and pisco sour at the bakery, not bad either
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Ricardok378
Jul 26, 2024
Good to go without hurry - Culture is part of Trips . Many curiosities , deserved to have museum guides to complement the experience . Great program to go by metro ( about 10’ from the station on foot ).
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