The 10 Best Museums in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region

Tour the eclectic architecture of this home which served as the romantic hideaway for famed poet Pablo Neruda and his wife Matilde, as portrayed in the 1995 film "Il Postino."

Museo Interactivo Mirador is a huge interactive science museum with more than 350 exhibits and other type of educational activities for children and young adults. It also has a playground outside..

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.

Colo Colo Museum and Paseo Monumental + True to its historical characteristic of being the No. 1 club in Chile not only in sports but also in the social and even cultural Colo-Colo in 2009 inaugurated the first museum related to football in Chile. The Colo-Colo Museum was transformed immediately in a choice of single visit for fans who already had the Monumental stadium as a place to visit every weekend, in addition to visitors from all over the world who like to make our stadium and the rich history of our club. This is where the club displayed their trophies, historical shirts, cards of the major players who have gone through this institution as well as a significant number of audiovisual material that enriches the history of Colo-Colo. Undoubtedly the main attraction is in the center of the room: In an individual case, the replica of the Copa Libertadores de America shines, the only achieved by a Chilean club. Just after this trophy, the story of Colo-Colo born next to a bust of David Arellano and a map that recreates that tragic first tour of a Chilean club to Europe, where the founder left his life in court. One side of the museum is reserved for national titles the club, including the four cups of tetracampeonato, while another area filled their showcases with hundreds of other glasses and recognition Colo-Colo sum in its rich history. A scale model of the Monumental stadium reviews the history of the best stadium in the country while an image gallery allows you to meet the main players who wore different shirts Cacique, also portrayed year after year. Finally, a movie theater allows you to view the video "Idols and Caciques" which tells a unique emotion the history of most important club in Chile, the story of "Eternal Champion". "Paseo Monumental" Along with the Colo-Colo Museum, Paseo Monumental has become a must-see for football fans colocolinos and general In a journey of about 60 minutes, the fans can visit the most exciting and important areas of the Monumental, from the area of ​​the press room, to the court, "David Arellano". The access tunnel to the field is perhaps the most exciting sector on the tour, because fans can relive the emotions of the players just before leaving to play for the Cacique. Prices are: CH $ 4000 Adults CH $ 2000 Children and elderly (under 12 and over 65)

The Museum of Memory and Human Rights seeks to draw attention to human rights violations committed by the Chilean state between 1973 and 1990. Its mission is to allow dignity for victims and their families, stimulate reflection and debate and to promote respect and tolerance in order that these events never happen again. It is a Bicentennial project, inaugurated on January 2010, by then President Bachelet. Its purpose is to promote educational initiatives that enhance knowledge and consideration. Its location, on Matucana Street, is also part of an ongoing effort to promote the cultural circuit of Santiago's West Side. Through objects, documents and archives presented in different settings and formats, as well as a innovative sight and sound presentation, it is possible to learn part of this history: the military coup, the repression that took place in the following years, the resistance movement, exile, international solidarity, reparation policies.

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.

Natural History Museum of Chile, Monday-saturday: 10:00-17:30. Sundays-holidays (except mondays): 11:00- 17:30. FREE ADMISSION.