Museum of Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art

The Museum of Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art in Montevideo houses archaeological finds, ethnographic objects, and musical instruments from different South American cultures. The collection spans multiple rooms and documents the material world of ancient societies.

The museum was established to preserve the material heritage of cultures that inhabited South America before European colonization. These collections help reconstruct and understand the history of these civilizations.

The name refers to the artistic traditions of peoples before European arrival. The five dedicated spaces show how different regions created clay objects, textiles, and sculpture as expressions of daily life and spiritual beliefs.

The museum is located in the old city center and opens most weekdays. Plan at least one or two hours to move through the different rooms at a comfortable pace.

The museum maintains an online exhibition in the Metaverse that can be accessed around the clock from anywhere in the world. This lets people globally explore the collections without visiting the physical building.

Location: Montevideo

GPS coordinates: -34.90715,-56.21011

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08