Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The Museum is located in a 19th century building in the historic City centre of Montevideo, which was declared national heritage. 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”, as well as of important events that were occuring at the same time in other parts of the world, during those never-ending 72 days. 400 square metres, 40 bilingual panels, 30 cabinets, several screens and original debries, shows you all the relevant facts about this unique story of survival. Our activities (Art contests, conferences, etc. related to several topics in connection with the story) can be followed via our web page.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(399)
Very well presented, covering a sad chapter in history. Highly recommended.
So powerful. The story is old, but the courage is current
Congratulations to the Museum! Sensational team! And ready!! Extremely informative museum. And true
Divine, I loved the tour and the information.
I remember it happening. I remember reading the book. I remember seeing the film. Powerful and touching.
The story of bravery of the survivors. Powerful. The story of world paying attention and celebrating the survivors
Beautiful experience. I went to spend my birthday in Montevideo and chose this city mainly to go and see the Museum. It's very complete and exciting to be there.
The exhibition is impacting. You can feel the suffering, despair and the terrible cold that the survivors faced. But with their strength, unity, and courage they went in search of a miracle! I cried a lot reading the letters to the family, makes us reflect a lot, how fragile life is!
It is a museum that explains in great detail what the survivors and the deceased experienced in the tragedy of the Andes. The stories, the wreckage of the plane, the personal belongings... everything that's on site is really moving. Also everything dedicated to the Chilean muleteer who was the first to find them. Rarely when you go to a museum do you experience so many emotions.
Even if you are not familiar with this incredible story of the 1972 plane crash & survival in the Andes this museum is well worth a visit. I read 'Alive' by Piers Paul Read in my early twenties so I knew a lot of what transpired. The exhibits are excellent & there are so many personal items belonging to the crash survivors as well. In the basement there is a chamber that re-creates the temperatures the crash victims experienced during their enforced stay on the mountain. Well worth a visit
