Andes Museum 1972 facts for kids
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| Established | 2013 |
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| Location | Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo ( Uruguay) |
| Type | Private |
The Andes Museum 1972 (Spanish: Museo Andes 1972) is in The Old City in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay.
This museum tells the amazing story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571. This was a plane accident that happened in the Andes Mountains in 1972. A group of Uruguayan rugby players, their friends, and family were flying to Chile when their plane crashed. Some of them were part of the Old Christians rugby club.
Their incredible story of survival became famous worldwide. It was shared through books, movies, pictures, and talks. This event inspired the film Alive and many books.
The museum honors the 29 people who died in the accident. It also remembers those who risked their lives to help others. It celebrates the 16 Uruguayans who survived for 72 days in the freezing Andes. They had no food or proper clothes. This museum is a private place. It is recognized for its cultural and tourism importance by the Uruguayan government.
Visiting the Museum
The museum welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 5 PM. On Saturdays, it is open from 10 AM to 3 PM.
What You Can See
The museum shows many items from the Andes Tragedy of 1972. You can see objects, important documents, and photographs. These help tell the story of what happened.
Visitors from Around the World
Many people from all over the world come to this museum. The story of survival is very interesting to them. The museum's guest book shows how many different visitors come. Because of this, information is available in both Spanish and English.
Museum Store
There is a store at the museum. Here you can buy books, T-shirts, and other souvenirs. These items are all related to the museum's story.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Andes 1972 para niños
- Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors
- Tinguiririca Volcano
- Francisco Abal
- Pedro Algorta
- Roberto Canessa
- Fernando Parrado
- Carlos Páez Rodríguez
