Domo Cultura Ánimas

Domo Cultura Ánimas is a cultural center in Coquimbo with exhibition galleries, an auditorium, and library facilities for year-round programming. The building sits beside Plaza Gabriela Mistral and hosts rotating exhibitions along with regular cultural events and activities.

The center was established in 2005 following the discovery of burial sites from the Animas people who inhabited northern Chile between 900 and 1200 CE. These archaeological findings led to the creation of this venue as a way to honor and study these early inhabitants.

The center's name references the ancient Animas people who once lived in this region, and its spaces host works by local artists depicting Coquimbo. Visitors can explore how contemporary creators engage with the area's layered past through their exhibitions.

Entry is free of charge and the center sits within walking distance of Coquimbo's main square. Summer months bring expanded exhibitions, so visiting during warmer weather offers more to explore and experience.

The center preserves artifacts from the Animas culture, a civilization that existed well before the rise of the Diaguita in the region. This less visible archaeological collection offers insight into people whose story might otherwise fade into the background of better-documented cultures.