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Colchagua Museum

Santa Cruz, Chile
(56-72) 824 767
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Santa Cruz
5.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Museums
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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London, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

An excellent museum - privately owned and beautifully displayed. Almost need to come twice as so many things to see. More

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Overslag
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

It doesn't look like a big museum from the outside but they have an amazing collection. there are incredible things: cars, the shuttle from the miners, a lot from the independance of chili,... a must see if you are in the neighbourhood. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Incredible collection of artifacts. You can return the following day as long as it is within 24 hours of purchasing the ticket. More

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Rotselaar
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

It was our second time, the first one being before the earthquake, and the museum has even improved and expanded More

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Tempe, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Great Place to learn about Chile history and background. Top notch exhibits More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

If you get to Santa Cruz you must put at least 4 hours aside to visit the Colchagua Museum. The museum is tucked around the corner next to the casino but is well worth a visit. It has over 7000 items all professionally and tastefully displayed; from palentology to cars and carriages and everything in between. Also your ticket is... More

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White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Great selection from Incas to the rescue of the miners., would recommend and visit again More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

From dinosours to the rescue of the miners, this museum has something for everyone. The treasures of the Incas, stories of early settlors etc. Allow for a good 2 hours to see it all. It's nearly all in Spanish, but even non-speakers get a great experience from the visit. More

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Long Beach, CA
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

A GREAT museum; well worth your time. They have an exceptional preColumbian section. More

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Santiago, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the museum is awesome! They had a fantastic exhibit about the 33 trapped miners while we were there. More

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