Museo Naval de Iquique
A museum housed in a former customs building from 1871, when Iquique was under Peruvian rule, displaying relics from the naval battle and ship models. Admission is free.
The Naval Museum occupies a former customs house built in 1871 under Peruvian rule. It is one of Iquique's oldest buildings and a national historical monument. The exhibits include objects salvaged from the wreck of the Esmeralda, personal belongings of Captain Prat, diagrams of the naval battle and ship models. It is small, and it takes about half an hour to see everything. Admission is free, and it is well suited to a visit together with the Esmeralda museum.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat about 10 am–1 pm and 3–6 pm
Nearby sights
- Paseo Baquedano
- Museo Corbeta Esmeralda
- Plaza Prat & Torre Reloj
- Casino Español
- Teatro Municipal de Iquique
- Museo Regional de Iquique
- Palacio Astoreca
- ZOFRI Mall