Although I thought I knew the story of the crash and survivors from the book and movie. “Alive”, this museum offered so much more information. A lot about the individuals aboard and their short lives or survival story. I found it very moving. Highly recommend

I read this inspirational book many times and recall when this all happened. My visit to this museum was like returning to visit old friends. It made me reflect on how these people helped form my mental and physical strength, and how I Incorporated their experiences into my sense of proportion. Reading more about the crash victims and their fates, seeing the tastefully prepared displays and studying the timeline in the museum was a very good way to spend a few hours.

I went to this really interesting museum/memorial today about the Andes plane crash of the rugby team where they ate their dead friends. They were so young 18/19 years old. It was interactive and you could see what they did each day. Including things like how the hideous 1970s curtains turned out to be a source of insulation and how rugby discipline and fitness helped them survive. People who knew the mountains said it was impossible to survive or escape so it was lucky they didn't know it was impossible!

Such a well curated collection of the entire event. All exhibits had both Spanish and English translations. The space was well thought out and we quickly lost track of time as we were so absorbed by the loving restoration of the event and the effect it had on Uruguay

Terrific museum documenting the disastrous crash of Flight 571 on October 13, 1972. Excellent documentation, including actual artifacts of the event. Detailed explanations of the 72 day calamity and intimate profiles of those involved, all handled with respect and reverence. The museum is a sensitive and poignant tribute to the tragic events and victims of Flight 571. Important and educational highlight of our stay in Montevideo.

Museum isn't huge but has a lot of information, and some artifacts, packed in. Start in the basement floor with the 15 minute video (subtitles in English or Portuguese) and work your way up. Entrance fee has to be paid in cash. You do not need a tour to visit, there was not a line when we went on a Monday afternoon.

Excellent museum, a “must-see” in Montevideo. It tells the gripping story of how 16 people survived a plane crash, avalanche and 72 days in the frigid Andes. The story of heroism, team work, leadership and resilience deserves your attention. Don’t miss this outstanding museum!

The story of the Uruguayan plane crash in the high Andes in 1972, and the survival of so many victims over so many weeks in a forbidding environment is compelling and memorable. The artifacts and associated materials bring the story to life, and the power of the human spirit and will to survive make an indelibly lasting impression. If this story were written as a novel, no publisher would print it, as being too incredibly far-fetched. But it is all too true. A must-see for any visitor to Montevideo!

My admission was 10am, but I was early at 09.15am and they saw me at the door and let me in. First I watched a video and then looked around the exhibition. It was very moving and brought me to tears. I am so glad that I took the time to go to this museum

I really enjoyed my visit here, but I don't know whether it would be for everyone. As a teenager I'd read a book (Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors) and it made enough of an impression on me that I still remember a lot of it. Although the plane crash at the heart of the story took place in the Andes, most of the people on it were rugby players (and their friends and family) from the Uruguay national team. Although I already knew the overview of what happened from the book, I thought the museum could have been organized better. It had a great wealth of detail, artifacts, first-person quotes, and other information about the crash, but someone who didn't already know the overall story would probably feel pretty lost. It was definitely worth going, but I'd recommend getting context from the book (or I believe there was also a movie) in advance. There are timed tickets that can be purchased in advance, but we weren't sure about our timing so just stopped by and didn't have any issue getting in. There was no overall tour, although the basement had a movie playing which may have given more of an overview (but was in Spanish, which I don't speak well enough to be able to really watch). There are restrooms, but they are small and not very nice.