Andes 1972: Witness Survival & Miracle - VIP Entry

This museum is great. The best kept secret, none of the guidebooks mention it, and we discovered it accidentally from a brochure in the tourist office in the old town. It takes a good 2- 3 hours to see and read everything, which we voraciously did. I had read the book when it came out 30 -40 years ago, and it inspired me to re-order and read it again, and to watch the new (netflix?) movie.

Compelling, heart wrenching, dignifying, powerful. The details, testimonies of the incredible survivors, the way artifacts are displayed and the chronological narrative of the events are an unbelievable example of human desire for survival, faith, love, resilience, and courage. I am so proud to have been born in Uruguay, I hope this story of tragedy and survival will inspire people around the world for many generations to always believe, to never never give up, no matter how difficult life might be. Just like La Sociedad de la Nieve did. 🙏🏼💜

The detail, organization, and the simplicity of this complex true event was incredible. There is an obvious care to accurately share the story with such respect for all the families, including those of the survivors and more certainly for the tragic losses who didn't make it. As a museum, it captured my interest well beyond how much time I would normally stay in a museum. Thank you also to the caring and kind staff...they get it.

Excellent and very moving museum! Very well curated. Spanish and English on all exhibitions. Highly recommended! Do not miss if in Montevideo!

I’ve been fascinated by this event since the movie Alive came out in 1993. When I learned there was a memorial museum in Montevideo it was on my must see list. The museum is in a fairly small building so tickets help manage crowd size. Exhibits are in the basement, main floor and an upper gallery. The museum includes a memorial gallery to those who died in the crash, information on hypothermia as well as artifacts from the crash. A guide was present to answer questions and help us into the simulator giving us an example of the darkness and temperature the team experienced after the avalanche. The informative video and displays included English which I really appreciated. Photos were not encouraged.

My wife and I visited this museum on August 27th, 2025. It's an excellent museum about a tragedy and it's a tribute to the human spirit. It's a must-see.

Having graduated from high school in 1971, I remember when this occurred. It was very interesting to relive the experience in the museum, learning the stories of the victims and survivors, seeing actual artifacts and relearning of the hardships and horrors that they faced on the mountain.

Unique subject matter and hard hitting at times, but ultimately worth visiting. A must see when visiting Montevideo.

This is very much a must do in Montevideo. A phenomenal piece of history, the museum is small but well laid out. Good explanation of the events and the impacts. There is also a freezer, where you can simulate the cold conditions. Staff spoke good English, and were kind and attentive. A worthy thing to do in Montevideo

This is a spectacular museum, packed with information and memorabilia about the 1972 plane crash in the Andes. The harrowing story of how some of the passengers managed to survive and ultimately find rescue is detailed through photographs, video interviews, news clippings, and an amazing variety of artifacts. There is even a small simulator machine where you can experience - 15°C with winds. I learned so much, especially since the founder and director circulates among visitors answering questions and explained exhibits. This is truly a must see.