Museo Regional de Antofagasta, Regional museum in Historic District, Antofagasta, Chile.
The Museo Regional de Antofagasta is a history museum in northern Chile housing extensive collections about the region. The rooms display archaeological finds, historical records, geological samples, and exhibits about mining history and human occupation from different eras.
The building was constructed in 1867 as the city's customs house and served as an administrative building for years. It was declared a protected cultural monument in 1972 and converted to a museum in 1984.
The museum displays objects from before Spanish settlement and items connected to mining in the region. These collections tell the story of how people lived and worked in northern Chile across different periods.
The museum sits in the downtown area and is easy to reach on foot, with clear signage and open entrance areas for visitors. Opening hours differ on weekdays and weekends, so check the schedule before visiting.
The building has a distinctive U-shaped layout with an open front corridor and a roof made of Oregon pine wood. This wood was transported by sea to Mejillones port in 1869.
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