Cultural Spaces

CULTURAL SPACES

Santiago de Chile has a vibrant network of cultural spaces that bring art, music, theatre and contemporary creation to life. Theatres, cultural centres and heritage sites invite you to discover the identity, history and diversity of the city.

Not to be missed in Santiago

A selection of essential places to discover in the heart of the city.

Monuments of Santiago

A journey through the heritage, art and history that shape the city's cultural identity.

Museums in Santiago

A journey through the heritage, art and history that shape the city's cultural identity.

Museum of Alhué

Veintiuno De Mayo, Alhué.

Museum Workshop

Compañía de Jesús 2784, Barrio Yungay, Santiago

Ralli Museum Santiago

Calle Alonso De Sotomayor 4110, Vitacura.

San Miguel Open Sky Museum

Av. Departamental 1390, San Miguel.

Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna National Museum

Av. Vicuña Mackenna 94, Providencia.

Colo-Colo Museum

Marathon 5300, Macul.

Firemen's Museum of Santiago

Santo Domingo 978, Santiago.

Museum of Decorative Arts

Recoleta 683, Recoleta.

Interactive Jewish Museum of Chile

Comandante Malbec 13210, Lo Barnechea.

Andean Museum

Camino Padre Hurtado 0695, Buin.

Eduardo Frei Montalva House Museum

Hindenburg 683, Providencia.

Postal and Telegraph Museum of the Central Post Office

Plaza de Armas 989, Santiago.

Padre Hurtado Memorial Museum

Av. Padre Alberto Hurtado 1090, Estación Central.

Museum of Arts Universidad de Los Andes

Monseñor Álvaro del Portillo 12.455, Las Condes.

Museo de Quimica y Farmacia Prof. César Leyton G.

Merced 50, Santiago.

Archaeological Museum of Santiago

José Victorino Lastarria 307, Santiago.

Valentín Letelier Pedagogical Institute Museum

Av. Jose Pedro Alessandri 774, Ñuñoa.

Museum of Visual Arts

José Victorino Lastarria 307, Santiago.

Pablo Neruda's La Chascona House-Museum

Fernando Márquez De La Plata 0192, Providencia.

Military Historical Museum

Av. Blanco Encalada 1550, Santiago.

Carabineros de Carabineros Historical Museum

Antonio Varas 1690, Providencia.

Sernageomin Geological Museum

Tiltil 1993, Ñuñoa.

San Francisco Museum of Colonial Art

Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 834, Santiago.

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

Bandera 361, Santiago.

Violeta Parra Museum

Vicuña Mackenna 37, Santiago.

Museums Artequin Museum

Portales 3530, Estación Central.

Santiago Railway Museum

Quinta Normal Park, Quinta Normal.

National Museum of Natural History

Quinta Normal Park, Quinta Normal.

National Historical Museum

Plaza De Armas 951, Santiago.

Museum of Contemporary Art

José Miguel De La Barra 650, Santiago.

Museum of Santiago Casa Colorada

Merced 860, Santiago.

American Folk Art Museum

Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 227, Santiago.

Central Bank Coin and Banknote Museum

Agustinas 1180, Santiago.

Salvador Allende Solidarity Museum

Av. República 475, Santiago.

La Merced Museum

Mac Iver 341, Santiago.

Museum of Memory and Human Rights

Matucana 501, Santiago.

Gabriela Mistral Education Museum

Chacabuco 365, Santiago.

National Aeronautics and Space Museum

Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda 5000, Cerrillos.

Jedimar Museum - Antique Automobiles

San Francisco de Borja 1240, Estación Central.

Mirador Interactive Museum

Av. Punta Arenas 6711, La Granja.

National Museum of Fine Arts

José Miguel de la Barra 650, Santiago.

Churches of Santiago

A journey through the heritage, art and history that shape the city's cultural identity.

Church and Jesuit house

Camino El Sauce, near Paradero 21 via Lonquén

An 18th century heritage site and Historical Monument, the church and house of the Jesuits stand out for their colonial architecture in adobe and tiles, and represent the cultural legacy of the order in Chile.

Baha'i Temple

Av. Diag. Las Torres 2000, Peñalolén

Located in the foothills of the Andes, it offers natural viewpoints overlooking the valley of Santiago and an ideal environment to enjoy nature and outdoor walks.

San Francisco de El Monte Church

Independence Square in El Monte

An outstanding heritage monument that reflects the history and religious tradition of the area. Its architecture and cultural value make it an unmissable place to learn about the local past.

San José de Renca Church

Av. Diego Portales 4561

Built in the 19th century, this church is a valuable architectural and spiritual heritage of the commune. Its colonial style façade and its importance in the local religious life make it a relevant historical site that reflects the identity of the Renquinos.

Votive Temple of Maipù

1751 El Carmen Street, Maipú

The National Shrine of Chile is one of the main places of faith and history in the country. Dedicated to the Virgen del Carmen, this imposing sanctuary is today an important place of pilgrimage and spiritual recollection.

Santiago Cathedral

Plaza de Armas 498, Santiago.

It is the main temple of the Catholic Church in Chile and the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, its current construction dates back to 1745 and stands out for its elegant neoclassical architecture and its two imposing bell towers.

Church of San Agustin

Calle Estado 185, Santiago.

Declared a National Monument, it is one of the oldest and most historic churches in the centre of Santiago. It was built by the Augustinian order, which arrived in Chile at the end of the 16th century. Inside is the venerated image of the Señor de la Agonía, also known as Cristo de Mayo (Christ of May).

Theatres in Santiago

A journey through the heritage, art and history that shape the city's cultural identity.

Teatro Caupolicán

Calle San Diego 850, Santiago

Teatro Matucana 100

Av. Matucana 100, Estación Central

Teatro San Ginés

Calle Mallinkrodt 112, Barrio Bellavista, Providencia

Municipal Theatre of Santiago

Agustinas 794, Santiago.

Teatro Municipal La Florida

Real pontedevra 6665, La florida

La Pintana Municipal Theatre

Avenida Santa Rosa 12975, La Pintana

Teatro Ictus

Calle Merced 349, Santiago

Teatro Oriente

Av. Pedro de Valdivia 099, Providencia

Living culture in Santiago

Spaces dedicated to theatre, the arts, music and memory, which form part of the cultural and creative heritage of the capital.

La Moneda Palace Cultural Centre

Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago.

Chile's seat of government; one of the country's most important historical and architectural icons.

Normandie Art Cinema

Tarapacá 1181, Santiago.

Independent and heritage cinema in Santiago, renowned for its programme of art, classic and auteur films.

Cinema The Biographer

José Victorino Lastarria 181, Santiago.

Art cinema located in Barrio Lastarria, specialising in independent and European cinema and cultural cycles.

Virginia Opazo Ensemble

Virginia Opazo 51, Santiago.

Heritage housing estate from the 1940s, noted for its homogeneous architecture and historical value.

Space Ship

Libertad 410, Santiago

Cultural centre dedicated to contemporary performing arts, with residencies, plays and artistic experimentation.

Ruka Choyituyiñ Warria Meu

Av. Quilín 1685, Macul.

Urban Mapuche cultural space dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge, ancestral culture and community activities.

Municipal Theatre of Santiago

Agustinas 794, Santiago.

Renowned heritage theatre; opera, ballet and concerts in a historic building in the centre.

Teatro Municipal La Florida

Real pontedevra 6665, La florida

El teatro cuenta con una sala principal equipada con tecnología avanzada para presentaciones escénicas, incluyendo obras de teatro, conciertos, y espectáculos de danza. Además, ofrece talleres, exposiciones de arte, y eventos comunitarios, fomentando la participación activa de los vecinos en actividades artísticas y educativas.

Entel Tower

Amunátegui 20, Santiago.

Recommended heritage site to appreciate architecture, history and culture in Santiago.

La Pintana Municipal Theatre

Avenida Santa Rosa 12975, La Pintana

It opened its doors on 6 March 2018 as part of the “Culture for All” plan and seeks to bring culture closer to and promote it among the residents of the commune. The theatre has modern sound and lighting standards, a large stage and capacity for 750 spectators, including access for people with reduced mobility.

José Arrieta Street

José Arrieta 22, Providencia.

Recommended heritage site to appreciate architecture, history and culture in Santiago.

El Jabalí Farm

Central Lo Vargas Parcela 23, Lampa

is an attractive recreational and cultural space in Lampa that houses the Lampa Zoo, a park with diverse animal species, and the MACH Museum, which exhibits archaeological and historical pieces that reflect the national heritage. This place combines nature, entertainment and education, offering activities for the whole family in a rural setting that connects with history and wildlife.

Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre

Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 227, Santiago.

Contemporary cultural centre with theatre and exhibitions; one of the most active spaces in Santiago.

Pueblito Los Dominicos

Av. Apoquindo 9085, Las Condes

Currently in this precinct we can find a wide range of offers for the tourist, whether it is the artisans who create their handmade crafts or the artists who captured in their works the representation of each one of the regions of our country. In the also called Pueblito Los Dominicos we can discover a mixture of history, theatre, gastronomy and Chilean identity which is impregnated in the walls of every corner of the place.

Matucana 100 Cultural Centre

Matucana 100, Santiago.

Cultural centre with a performing arts and music programme; key point in the creative circuit.

Cultural Spaces

CULTURAL SPACES

Not to be missed in Santiago

Casona Dubois

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Alhambra Palace

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Palace of the Courts of Justice

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Plaza de Armas

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Constitution Square

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Fernández Concha Portal

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Santiago Library

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National Library

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Palacio Pereira

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Santiago Stock Exchange

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Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho

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Former National Congress building

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La Moneda Palace

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Government Palace of Santiago (Former Intendencia of Santiago)

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Palacio Bruna

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Santiago City Hall

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Monuments of Santiago

Museums in Santiago

Museum of Alhué

Museum Workshop

Ralli Museum Santiago

San Miguel Open Sky Museum

Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna National Museum

Colo-Colo Museum

Firemen's Museum of Santiago

Museum of Decorative Arts

Interactive Jewish Museum of Chile

Andean Museum

Eduardo Frei Montalva House Museum

Postal and Telegraph Museum of the Central Post Office

Padre Hurtado Memorial Museum

Museum of Arts Universidad de Los Andes

Museo de Quimica y Farmacia Prof. César Leyton G.

Archaeological Museum of Santiago

Valentín Letelier Pedagogical Institute Museum

Museum of Visual Arts

Pablo Neruda's La Chascona House-Museum

Military Historical Museum

Carabineros de Carabineros Historical Museum

Sernageomin Geological Museum

San Francisco Museum of Colonial Art

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

Violeta Parra Museum

Museums Artequin Museum

Santiago Railway Museum

National Museum of Natural History

National Historical Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Santiago Casa Colorada

American Folk Art Museum

Central Bank Coin and Banknote Museum

Salvador Allende Solidarity Museum

La Merced Museum

Museum of Memory and Human Rights

Gabriela Mistral Education Museum

National Aeronautics and Space Museum

Jedimar Museum - Antique Automobiles

Mirador Interactive Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts

Churches of Santiago

Church and Jesuit house