Museo de Historia del Arte, Art history museum in Montevideo, Uruguay
The Museo de Historia del Arte displays original works and replicas representing human artistic production from prehistory through the 19th century across multiple exhibition halls.
The museum holds archaeological artifacts from Uruguay and maintains the most substantial collection of pre-Columbian art available for public viewing in the country.
The institution houses South America's largest collection of Guatemalan Maya textiles, alongside African art pieces and items from Eastern and Islamic artistic traditions.
Visitors can schedule guided tours from Tuesday to Saturday between 12:30 PM and 5:45 PM by contacting the museum through email or telephone.
The Egyptian section features the mummy of Priestess Esoeris, preserved in a specially designed crypt located in the museum's first underground level.
Website: https://muhar.montevideo.gub.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.90624,-56.18653
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:08
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