Museo Arqueológico de Santiago, Art and private museum in Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, Santiago, Chile
The Archaeological Museum of Santiago exhibits a collection of ancient artifacts, including clothing, hats, jewellery, and baskets from different regions of Chile.
The museum commenced operations in 1981, establishing itself as a central institution for preserving and displaying archaeological findings from pre-Columbian civilizations.
The permanent exhibition presents numerous objects that reflect daily life and ceremonies of indigenous populations through textiles, ceramics, lithics, and wooden carvings.
Located at José Victorino Lastarria 307, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM with an entry fee of 1,000 CLP.
The museum houses a Chinchorro mummy that demonstrates advanced mortuary practices predating Egyptian mummification by three millennia.
Location: Santiago commune
Official opening: 1981
Address: José Victorino Lastarria #307
Website: http://mavi.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.43806,-70.64083
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41
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