Chilean Historical and Military Museum

Chilean Historical and Military Museum
Museo Histórico y Militar de Chile
The Alcázar building, home of the museum.
Location within Chile Santiago
Established1895
LocationSantiago, Chile
Coordinates33°27′26″S 70°39′22″W / 33.4572°S 70.6562°W / -33.4572; -70.6562
TypeMilitary history museum
Key holdingsWeapons, uniforms, military documents, artifacts
CollectionsChilean military history, 16th–20th century
Collection size20 exhibition rooms
VisitorsFree admission.
OwnerChilean Army
Public transit accessNear Toesca and Parque O’Higgins metro stations
Nearest car parkAvailable nearby
Websitewww.mhm.cl

The Chilean Historical and Military Museum (Spanish: Museo Histórico y Militar de Chile, MHM) is a national museum in Santiago, Chile, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the country’s military history. Established in 1895 and administered by the Chilean Army, since 1997 the museum has been housed in the 19th-century Alcázar building, a former military academy and National Historic Monument. Its collections include weapons, uniforms, documents, and multimedia displays that trace Chile’s history from the pre-Hispanic era to the 20th century. Admission is free to the public.