Museo Histórico y de Armas del Morro de Arica

The Museo Historico y de Armas del Morro de Arica is a military museum located atop a 130-meter (426 ft) high coastal cliff in Arica. The building houses weapons, uniforms, photographs, and other historical objects from different time periods.

The museum was established after the War of the Pacific to document the Battle of Arica on June 7, 1880. This battle was a major event that shaped the history of Chile and the region.

The collections show weapons, uniforms, and photographs that tell stories about military life and the region's past. Visitors can understand how soldiers dressed and what equipment they used during different periods.

The museum sits at the top of Morro de Arica and is open Tuesday through Sunday. Entry is free, and visiting requires only a brief walk to reach the cliff's summit.

The site marks the exact location of a historic battle that determined control of Arica's harbor. Visitors see the cliffs from the same viewpoint that soldiers had during the fighting.

Location: Arica

Inception: June 7, 1974

Website: https://defensa.cl/sobre-el-ministerio/cultura-patrimonio-museos/museo-historico-y-de-armas-del-morro-de-arica

GPS coordinates: -18.47997,-70.32461

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03