Museums in Santiago

Museums & Art Galleries

Santiago’s cultural landscape spans from pre-Columbian history to modern artistic expression. This collection features the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, documenting Chile’s political history, and the Museum of Precolombian Art’s extensive indigenous artifacts. Highlights include Pablo Neruda’s eclectic home, La Chascona, and the grand 19th-century architecture of Palacio Cousiño. Contemporary hubs like Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre (GAM) and Matucana 100 host rotating exhibitions, while the National Museum of Natural History and the interactive ArteQuin are located within the historic Quinta Normal Park.