Do you like art and are you looking for the best art museums to visit in Chile? These are the ones:
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Museum of Precolombian Art
SantiagoThe Museum is housed in the old building of the Royal Customs Palace of Santiago, located at the corner of Bandera and Compañía streets, in the historic center of the Chilean capital. It is conveniently located near the Plaza de Armas metro station, making it easily accessible for tourists. 2
Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre
Santiago 3
Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho
Santiago 4
Baburizza Palace
Valparaíso 5
Museum of Visual Arts
SantiagoThe Museum of Visual Arts (MAVI) is situated in the vibrant Lastarria neighborhood of Santiago, Chile. It is conveniently located next to the Archaeological Museum of Santiago, in the Mulato Gil de Castro Square. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists who are exploring the city and are interested in immersing themselves in Chilean art and culture. 6
Matucana 100
Estación Central 7
San Francisco Colonial Museum
SantiagoThe San Francisco Colonial Art Museum, situated in the former convent of the Church of San Francisco in Santiago, Chile, was established in 1969. This historical location adds a unique charm to the museum, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in colonial art and history. 8
Artequin Museum Vina del Mar
Viña del MarArtequin Viña del Mar is an educational art museum that aims to stimulate interest in art and creativity in children. The museum uses an interactive and playful methodology, complemented with reproductions of universal art. The museum offers guided tours, workshops, and creates educational material to achieve this goal. 9
Museo Artequin
Estación CentralThe smashing pavilion holds art museum aimed at kids - interactive, amusing, tasteful. So extraordinary! 10
Violeta Parra Museum
SantiagoThe Violeta Parra Museum, located in Santiago, Chile, is an art museum and cultural center dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of the renowned Chilean artist, Violeta Parra. The museum was inaugurated on October 4, 2015, and is situated on Vicuña Mackenna Avenue 37, with an additional entrance on Ramón Corvalán Street 38. 11
Valparaiso Cultural Park
ValparaísoThis former prison belongs to the city's most vibrant art museums. It even includes work from former inmates, some of whom even work here. 12
National Center for Contemporary Art Cerrillos
CerrillosThe National Center for Contemporary Art Cerrillos (CNACC) is a relatively new addition to Chile's cultural scene, having been established in September 2016. It serves as a museum for temporary modern exhibitions and also acts as a repository for Chilean art works from 1967 onwards. This makes it a unique destination for those interested in contemporary Chilean art. 13
Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende
SantiagoThe Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende (MSSA) is a contemporary art museum situated in Santiago, Chile. It is managed by the Arte y Solidaridad Foundation, which is composed of representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, and the Salvador Allende Foundation. 14
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santiago
SantiagoThe Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC) is an institution that falls under the Faculty of Arts of the University of Chile. It is situated in the city of Santiago, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. 15
Decorative Arts Museum Rioja Palace
Viña del MarThe Rioja Palace is a significant historical building located in the Vergara Population sector of Viña del Mar, in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. It is situated on Quillota street, between 3 and 4 North. This location is easily accessible and is a key point of interest for tourists visiting the area. 16
Regional Museum of Rancagua
RancaguaThe museum's collection is displayed in various settings that replicate a 19th-century house. Visitors can explore a living room, dining room, bedroom, study, and traditional kitchen, each filled with period-appropriate objects. 17
Museo de la Moda
VitacuraEl Museo de la Moda, located in Vitacura, Santiago, Chile, is a private institution that specializes in the collection, preservation, and exhibition of clothing items. These items have been either donated or acquired at international auctions, making the museum's collection unique and diverse. The museum was inaugurated in July 2007 by the Museo de la Moda Foundation, which was established in 1999 by Jorge Yarur Bascuñán. 18
Museo Artequin
Santiago 19
Museo del Carmen de Maipú
MaipúThe Museo del Carmen de Maipú is a private museum with a historical, religious, and artistic character. It is located in the commune of Maipú, Santiago de Chile. The museum is a place that preserves, exhibits, and communicates various goods of Chilean cultural heritage. 20
Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca
TalcaFounded on August 20, 1964, the Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca has since become a repository of significant collections. These include Chilean paintings, sculptures, Mapuche silverware, manuscripts, weapons, and numismatics. These collections offer a comprehensive insight into the artistic and historical past of the Maule Region and the country. 21
Santuario Cuna de Prat
NinhueThe Hacienda San Agustín de Puñual, also known as Santuario Cuna de Prat, is a significant site in Chilean history. It serves as a hacienda, museum, and national historic monument. It is located in the commune of Ninhue, in the Province of Itata, Ñuble Region. The site is managed by the Armed Forces of Chile, ensuring its preservation and maintenance. 22
Violeta Parra Museum
San CarlosThe Violeta Parra Museum in San Carlos, Chile, is a cultural institution dedicated to the life and work of Violeta Parra. It is located in the city of San Carlos, in the province of Punilla, in the Ñuble Region. The museum aims to share and disseminate the legacy left by the singer-songwriter over the years. 23
Balmaceda Arte Joven
Concepcion 24
Museo Interactivo de Osorno
OsornoThe Museo Interactivo de Osorno, established in 2013, holds the distinction of being the first and only Science and Technology Museum in southern Chile. This unique position makes it a significant point of interest for tourists interested in science, technology, and the history of the region. 25
Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco
ConcepcionThe Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco, also known as the Casa del Arte or Pinacoteco, is a Chilean art museum located on the campus of the University of Concepción, in Concepción. It is situated on the corner of Chacabuco and Larenas, facing the Plaza Perú. The gallery attracts approximately 75,000 visitors a year and houses the country's largest collection of paintings outside the capital city of Santiago, and the most complete collection of Chilean art with some 1,800 works. 26
Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé
CastroThe Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé, also known as MAM Chiloé, is a museum and art center that focuses on contemporary art. It is situated in the city of Castro, in the Province of Chiloé, in the southern part of Chile. This location makes it a unique destination for art enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the contemporary art scene in this part of the world. 27
Museo Interactivo Claudio Arrau León
ChillánThe Museo Interactivo Claudio Arrau León, also known as Mical, is situated in the city of Chillán. It is dedicated to showcasing the artistic career and life of the renowned local pianist, Claudio Arrau. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that provide a deep insight into the musician's life and work. 28
Museo Arqueológico de los Andes
Los Andes 29
Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares
LinaresThe Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares is a specialized museum located in the city of Linares, the capital of the province with the same name, in the VII Region of Maule, Chile. The museum focuses on Art and Crafts, providing a unique insight into the local culture and heritage. 30
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Traiguén
TraiguénThe Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Traiguén is a contemporary art museum situated in the commune of Traiguén, in the Araucanía region of Chile. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage of the region through the lens of contemporary art. 31
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
ValdiviaThe Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia, also known as MAC Valdivia, is an institution that operates under the Universidad Austral de Chile. It was established in 1994 within the ruins of the former Andwanter brewery, which was originally built in 1851. This historical setting adds a unique charm to the museum, making it an interesting destination for tourists.- 32
Taller Calamina
Valparaíso - 33
Galería de Arte Modulor
Castro - 34
Museo de la Gráfica de Chillán
Chillán