Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial: Experience the Powerful Story of Survival and Spirit
4.9
230 Ratings
Montevideo
Immerse yourself in the incredible story of survival and resilience at the Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial. Discover the powerful exhibition dedicated to the memory of the Uruguayans who perished in the Andes in 1972 and those who miraculously survived.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Andes Museum - Nestled within a 19th-century edifice in Montevideo’s historical core, now a designated national monument, the museum showcases an array of exhibits. These include photographs, archival materials, personal effects, and fragments of aircraft wreckage, among other significant artifacts. A chronological display recounts the day-to-day happenings in the ‘Valley of Tears’ and parallels them with concurrent global events during the protracted 72-day ordeal. Spanning 400 square meters, the museum features 40 bilingual information boards, 30 display cases, multiple screens, and authentic wreckage, presenting a comprehensive narrative of this extraordinary tale of endurance. To engage with our offerings, such as art competitions and symposiums that tie into the narrative, visit our website for updates.
What's Included
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
The Museum honors the memory of the 29 Uruguayans who perished in the Andes in 1972, when their airplane crashed on its way from Montevideo to Santiago de Chile. This exhibition is also dedicated to the16 fellow, who “returned to life” after having endured 72 infernal days under the worst imaginable conditions. (see movie and/or book: ‘Alive’)
The exhibit includes pictures, documents, personal belongings and airplane debris, among other relevant items. A timeline provides a day-to-day account of the events that took place in the “Valley of Tears”, during those never-ending 72 days.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Rincón 625
Rincón
27 metres from Constitucion squere
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(230 Ratings)
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Gonzalob376
Apr 18, 2024
Necessary visit - Cozy museum, they show many aspects of the miracle of the Andes, it is worth visiting. Better to go early and ask the workers about the pieces on display and the history of the plane
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Foodengfaab
Apr 9, 2024
Absolutely recommended. - A small but beautiful museum that, at the same time, impacts with its objects, images and audios, by dimensioning the severity, location and context of the accident.
I highlight the kindness and cordiality of those who run the museum.
Absolutely recommended.
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Jean-francois
Apr 1, 2024
Very informative - Recently visited this museum while in Momtevideo. Everything you want to learn about this incident is in this museum. Such an inspiring story.
Highly recommended!
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257netof
Mar 31, 2024
Surreal experience! - The museum is really very incredible! It has to be on your list of places to visit when in Montevideo. The local collection is very good! One of the best museums I've ever been to in my life!
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Guille737
Mar 27, 2024
FANTASTIC🥰🌹👍🏼👌🏼 - Good afternoon dear Jörg‼️🥰👍🏼
Thank you for your careful attention this morning.
My friends were delighted and so was I.
Today was my 4th visit to the “Andes 1972 Museum” in Uruguay 🇺🇾 with part of my crew.
You put all your enthusiasm and effort into improving the museum and the attention you give to your visitors is a pleasure.
You have very attentive and very well-informed and correct employees.
They have expanded the Museum and it now has three floors.
It has been remodeled and, since the film “The Snow Society”, the number of visitors is much higher.
Highly recommended and very interesting.
Guille.
José Guillermo Hernández Pérez
Captain GUILLERMO
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
Air Europa STAFF 4522@TFN
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Trip59812502125
Mar 27, 2024
Excellent - Excellent plan in Montevideo, it is a place worth knowing and a history captured in many details that allows you to relive it
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Mikey_iv
Mar 26, 2024
Interesting Museum worth a visit - Very interesting museum that gives a good understanding of the events that took place. I recommend watching the movie Society of Snow before you go, which will give you some context.
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Mrclinker
Mar 22, 2024
This site is really worth visiting. - All the information necessary to understand the tragedy, heroism and desire to live of the survivors. The infographics are very interesting, very well done and there are many original objects that were part of this story. Museum officials are happy to provide any information requested. To spend a couple of hours and fully appreciate the suffering and bravery of those young people.
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Naita_rhcp
Apr 3, 2024
For lovers of the Miracle of the Andes - For people passionate about the history behind the Miracle of the Andes, this museum is a must. It traces history, honors the survivors and the people who died. It has iconic artifacts, some of them are real and others are replicas. I would like the museum to be bigger, because there could surely be more objects, but I understand that the building is historical.
On the way out we spoke with a man at the entrance, very friendly. It particularly spoke to my boyfriend, who is a fan of aircraft. It turns out that it was its founder, Mr. Jorg. Very humble and kind, he treated us fantastically and was very interested in whether we had enjoyed it
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Z9725ws_
Mar 29, 2024
Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial visit - This is a must-see museum only if you are familiar with the subject (movies that you saw or any other information). the museum shows many details and objects taken from the plane crash area.
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