{"id":9778,"date":"2019-05-29T09:12:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T15:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=9778"},"modified":"2019-06-13T13:47:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T19:47:22","slug":"top-5-museums-to-visit-in-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/29\/top-5-museums-to-visit-in-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Museums to Visit in Santiago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On your next trip to Patagonia<\/a> or Atacama<\/a>, take some time to explore Chile<\/a>‘s exciting capital and dive deep into the country’s local history and culture via the numerous museums that the city has to offer! Read on for our top 5 museums that are a must on your next Chile adventure<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1) Museo de la Memoria y Los Derechos Humanos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the perfect museum to visit if you are new to Chile. It\u2019s all about human rights and gives a great overview of Chile\u2019s controversial politics and history. Chile has gone through a lot of big changes in just the last thirty years, transforming from a strict dictatorship to a strong democracy. To understand the country, you need to understand its past and this museum is a great spot to learn! The museum is made up of several floors and located near metro Quinta Normal. Nearby there is a big park and Barrio Yungay, Santiago\u2019s artsy and historical neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: http:\/\/ww3.museodelamemoria.cl\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2) Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the heart of downtown Santiago is the Bellas Artes Museum, which holds several rooms of beautiful artwork. It holds a wide array of sculptures and paintings that anyone can enjoy! The museum is free to enter, with a goal of educating the public through various exhibitions, lectures and seminars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s simple to find this museum! Just get off at Metro Bellas Artes, turn the corner and you\u2019ll see it. The museum closes on Monday but is opened the rest of the week from 10 AM to 6:45 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: http:\/\/mnba.gob.cl\/sitio\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3) Casa Museo La Chascona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about one of Chile\u2019s favorite poets Pablo Neruda, through a self-guided tour of his house in Santiago. Pablo actually has three homes you can visit in Chile. One is located in Chile\u2019s colorful port city Valpar\u00edaso and the other in Isla Negra, which is a beach town a few hours south of Santiago. In his Santiago house, visitors receive a personal recorder that can be used while walking through the rooms. It\u2019s a great way to learn about this famous poet and why he is important to Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s located in Santiago\u2019s young and vibrant neighborhood Bellavista. After visiting the museum, visitors should explore the neighborhood, grab lunch and admire the colorful street art plastered on the buildings and walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/fundacionneruda.org\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4) Central Cultural La Moneda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the center of town is the Cultural Center La Moneda. It\u2019s a great place to visit and they regularly update the exhibitions and bring new work to Chile. In the past they have shown exhibitions from Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Sandro Botticelli and more! In addition, there are sometimes workshops that visitors can participate in. For the Andy Warhol show, the center hosted short workshops to demonstrate pop art techniques and allow visitors the chance to make some colorful artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch the metro and come to downtown Santiago. The Cultural Center is beside the capital and next to metro La Moneda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: http:\/\/www.ccplm.cl\/sitio\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5) Museo Interactivo Mirador (MIM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MIM is a great place for children. It is also equally as entertaining for adults that are looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon. This museum is filled with tons of interactive games and activities that are both fun and educational. Visitors can learn about earth science, nutrition, robotics and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The museum is located in the southern half of the city and can be accessed via metro or taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/www.mim.cl\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to plan your next Chile adventure? Contact us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your friendly Chile expert, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gretchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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