Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago de Chile

Name: Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna
Address: Avenida Vicuna Mackenna 94, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Telephone: +56 2 2222 9642

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Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna (address: Avenida Vicuna Mackenna 94) is a place located in Santiago de Chile (Santiago Metropolitan region) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1919 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 33°26'28"S latitude and 70°38'2"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Parque Bustamante (metro, 4 min walk), Parada 5 / Plaza Italia (bus, 8 min walk), Estación Zoológico Nacional (train, 22 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Bustamante Park (park, 5 min walk), Museo Violeta Parra (museum, 5 min walk), Parque San Borja (park, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 33°26'28"S, 70°38'2"W

Address

Avenida Vicuna Mackenna 94Santiago Oriente (Providencia)Santiago de Chile Chile

Contact

+56 2 2222 9642

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna open?

Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna?

Nearby attractions include Bustamante Park, Santiago de Chile (5 min walk), Museo Violeta Parra, Santiago de Chile (5 min walk), Parque San Borja, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Plaza Baquedano, Santiago de Chile (8 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna:

Metro

Parque Bustamante • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Baquedano • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Bus

Parada 5 / Plaza Italia • Lines: 517 (8 min walk)
Parada 2 / Seminario • Lines: 517 (10 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (22 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (26 min walk)