Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Santiago, Chile
About This Activity
This museum houses one of Latin America's finest collections of pre-Columbian art, spanning Mapuche silver, Atacama textiles, Incan gold, and Mesoamerican ceramics. The building itself is a restored 1807 Royal Customs House. The Andean textile gallery and the Chilean chemamüll (Mapuche totems) are highlights.
Seasonal note: Year-round indoor; Tue-Sun 10 AM-6 PM; closed Mon
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