Museo de la Guerra del Pacífico

The Pacific War Museum contains five exhibition halls displaying military uniforms, weapons, photographs, and naval models from the 1879-1884 conflict.

Established in 2001, this institution preserves the memory of the Pacific War through collections of original documents, personal objects, and military equipment.

The museum presents different perspectives of the conflict through exhibits dedicated to Chilean forces and the Peru-Bolivia alliance, featuring medals and correspondence.

Located at Cienfuegos 50, the museum offers free admission with voluntary contributions and operates Monday through Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, Saturdays until 15:00.

The collection includes a sword belonging to General Manuel Baquedano and a fragment of the Huáscar warship's armor bearing bullet impacts.

Location: Santiago commune

Location: Santiago province

Location: Santiago Metropolitan Region

Inception: 2001

Official opening: 2001

Website: http://guerradelpacifico1879.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.44483,-70.66315

Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:21