What to do and see in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile: The Best Art Museums

October 1, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Santiago Metropolitan Region (Spanish: Región Metropolitana de Santiago) is one of Chile's 15 first-order administrative divisions. It is the country's only landlocked administrative region and contains the nation's capital, Santiago. Most commercial and administrative centers are located in the region, including Chile's main international airport, Arturo Merino Benítez.
Restaurants in Santiago Metropolitan Region

1. Sala Museo Gabriela Mistral

Alameda 1058 Sala 105, Santiago Chile +56 2 2978 1071 [email protected] http://archivobello.uchile.cl/sala-museo-gabriela-mistral
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Sala Museo Gabriela Mistral

2. Salon Patrimonial J.C. Aviles

Avenida Ambrosio O'Higgins 1216 Dentro de la Casona de Curacaví, entrando a la izquierda, Curacavi 9630469 Chile +56 9 7766 0321 [email protected] http://www.casonadecuracavi.cl/
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Salon Patrimonial J.C. Aviles

The J.C Avilés patrimonial hall is a place full of history and culture, where we can find from archaeological treasures of pre-Columbian cultures that habited the Curacaví valley, to treasures of rural life that characterizes the cultural richness of the commune. The entrance to the patrimonial hall is free and aims to show the culture of the commune and Chile with an unique experience.

3. Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Bandera 361, Santiago 8320298 Chile +56 2 2928 1500 [email protected] http://www.precolombino.cl/
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4.5 based on 4,856 reviews

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) in Santiago, Chile is a jewel among the world's museums and a highlight to any trip to Chile. Widely regarded as one of the best museums in Latin America, this unique establishment houses an impressive collection of artifacts from ancient Central and South America, which underscores the rich cultural diversity and artistic splendor of the Pre-Columbian Americas.

Reviewed By SophiaK - Athens, Greece

An ultra modern, beautiful museum with the most fascinating display of Chilean treasures, and not only. The amazing exhibits include pottery, sculpture, jewelry and textiles from the Chilean territory as well as from central America. We followed the free English tour (which was excellent) for about half hour and then we wondered through the floors on our own. Make sure you don’t miss the room with the textiles, which is part of the permanent exhibition. It is a room on the first floor, usually dark with revolving doors in order to preserve the artworks. Truly amazing.

4. Sala de Arte Las Condes

Avda. Apoquindo N 3.300, Santiago Chile +56 2 2950 7195 [email protected]
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Sala de Arte Las Condes

5. Museo Ralli Santiago

Alonso De Sotomayor 4110 Vitacura, Santiago 7630202 Chile +56 2 2206 4224 [email protected] http://museoralli.cl/
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Museo Ralli Santiago

The Ralli Museums are created to showcase Latin American Art through the works of important, contemporary artists. Their origin goes back to Harry Recanati’s frequent trips to South America where he became enchanted with Latin American art due to its quality, mood, and color. With the acquisition of artwork from local artists, he begins his collection which is considered one of the most important collections in the world today. Motivated by a need to share this artistic heritage with the world, he and his wife, Martine, build five museums in the world: Punta del Este, Uruguay in 1988 Santiago, Chile in 1992 Ralli 1. Caesarea, Israel in 1993 Marbella, Spain in 2000 Ralli 2. Caesarea, IsraeI in 2007 Ralli Museum in Santiago opens its doors in 1992 and becomes the second Ralli Foundation museum. Located in the Vitacura area of Santiago, it has beautiful gardens and a large infrastructure with 16 exhibition halls that house an important collection of Latin American and European art.

Reviewed By 289sandyc - Copenhagen, Denmark

Amazing in quality and quantity that is. Maybe if you use Uber or GPS you'll find the Ralli easier than I did. Totally worth the time I spent though. From the moment I walked in, I was entranced by the sculpture and paintings- most artists new to me, but as brilliant as any European art superstars. Looks like all 20th century art, in as many styles and genres as there are artists. The museum is quite large by Santiago's standards, and can host substantial temporary exhibitions without cutting into the permanent collection space. Some of the works may be more ... sensual than what's found in more Northern or European collections. Rather than ramble about what I saw though, I suggest a peek at their website, but not so much that you'll spoil any surprise. Admission is free too!

6. Museo Violeta Parra

Avenida Vicuna Mackenna N 37, Santiago 8330010 Chile +56 2 2355 4600 [email protected] http://www.museovioletaparra.cl
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Museo Violeta Parra

Reviewed By 445martij - Spain, null

I know Violeta Parra only for her song Gracias A La Vida. Walking around in the city I saw a sign to this museum. Free entry. Many paintings outside and a lot to see inside. You hear her music, can read her poetry see her textile needle work. Close to the metro station Baquedano.

7. Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Jose Miguel de la Barra 650, Santiago 8320000 Chile 56-2 49 91 600 [email protected] http://www.mnba.cl/617/w3-channel.html
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Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

This museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of paintings, sculptures and tapestries of renowned artist Jean Lucrat.

Reviewed By ASU_DrK - Phoenix, United States

I must admit, the art collection itself rates a "very good" at best, but considering it is the national museum, an "average" rating is perhaps more appropriate. The main reason I gave the museum an excellent rating was due to the incredibly gorgeous architecture of the structure itself. I fell in love with this stunningly beautiful building, and returned twice (admission is free) to admire it inside and out. The museum is a short walk from the main plaza downtown, so take the stroll, and spend an hour walking around and within this architectural treasure. Well worth it!

8. Museo de Artes Visuales

Jose Victorino Lastarria 307 Barrio Lastarria, ubicado entre metro Universidad Catolica y metro Bellas Artes, Santiago 8320126 Chile 2 638-3502 [email protected] http://www.mavi.cl/
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Museo de Artes Visuales

The art collections of legendary Chileans Manuel Santa Cruz and Hugo Yaconi highlight this six-level contemporary art gallery.

9. Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende

Avenida Republica 475 Cercano a metro República y metro Toesca, Santiago 8370269 Chile +56 2 2689 8761 [email protected] http://www.mssa.cl
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Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende

The MSSA is a museum of modern and contemporary art with one of the most important collections in Latin America, counting more than 2700 artworks -a growing number thanks to continuing donations of works by prominent contemporary artist.

Reviewed By seherv2018

This is a great little museum in a quiet neighborhood, filled with fascinating exhibitions around art and resistance in Allende's day. Would highly recommend for everyone with an interest in the intersection of art and politics. Only con is that most of the museum is in Spanish, so if you can't understand it might not be as impactful; however, I'm only basically functional in Spanish and was still able to enjoy the museum and appreciate its message. This museum was definitely one of the highlights of my Santiago trip.

Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 227, Edifico B | Nivel -1 | Metro Universidad Catolica, Santiago Chile +56 2 2639 6139 http://www.mapa.uchile.cl/
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Museo de Arte Popular Americano

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