Andes Tragedy and Miracle Museum, Aviation history museum in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Andes Museum 1972 presents exhibits, personal belongings, and photographs documenting the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash survivors.
The museum, which opened on October 11, 2013, commemorates the 1972 Andes plane crash where 16 people survived 72 days in extreme mountain conditions.
Through bilingual exhibits in Spanish and English, visitors learn about the survival strategies and group dynamics that emerged during this extraordinary event.
Located at coordinates -34.9058511, -56.2029127, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday until 3:00 PM.
The museum collection includes original artifacts from the crash site, personal diaries of survivors, and documented testimonies of their experiences in the Andes.
Location: Montevideo Department
Inception: 2013
Official opening: October 11, 2013
Address: Rincón 619, Montevideo, Uruguay 11000
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00; Saturday 10:00-15:00
Phone: +59829169461
Email: museoandes1972@gmail.com
Website: http://mandes.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.90585,-56.20291
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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