About our rating systemThis superb museum highlights life in the Americas before the Conquest and is the best place to learn about ancient Chilean life. In the former Royal Customs House, built in 1807 and right off the Plaza de Armas, is a bright three-story space spotlighting Chilean First Nations in an excellent "Chile before Chile" exhibit. This is, after all, a long nation with drastically different climates and landscapes, making the First Nations history fascinating and complex. The Mapuche silver jewelry display, masks from the Aconcagua Valley dating to the third century and a mummy from the far northern coast dating to 1900 BC are just a few of the incredible artifacts. For a tour in English, book ahead.
Santiago› Attraction
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
Bandera 361 at Av. Compania
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Historic center
Hours
Tues–Sun 10am–6pm
Transportation
Metro: Plaza de Armas
Phone
2/928-1500
Prices
CH$4,500, students C$2,000, children under 10 free
Web site
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
Neighborhood
Historic center
Hours
Tues–Sun 10am–6pm
Transportation
Metro: Plaza de Armas
Phone
2/928-1500
Prices
CH$4,500, students C$2,000, children under 10 free
Web site
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
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