Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, Santiago de Chile
Facts and practical information
The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is an art museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. The museum is located in the city centre of Santiago, the capital of Chile. The museum was founded by the Chilean architect and antiquities collector Sergio Larraín García-Moreno, who had sought premises for the display and preservation of his private collection of pre-Columbian artefacts acquired over the course of nearly fifty years. With the support of Santiago's municipal government at the time, García-Moreno secured the building and established the museum's curatorial institution. The museum first opened in December 1981 and was closed from 2011 to 2013 for renovation. ()
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: La Moneda, Mercado Central, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Edificio Crillón.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino?
How to get to Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino by public transport?
Metro
- Plaza de Armas • Lines: 3, 5 (3 min walk)
- Universidad de Chile • Lines: 1, 3 (10 min walk)
Bus
- Parada 1 / Monjitas - San Antonio • Lines: 517 (7 min walk)
- Parada 9 / Cal y Canto • Lines: 517 (11 min walk)
Train
- Estación Zoológico Nacional (31 min walk)
- Estación Cumbre (36 min walk)