Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Chile

Name: Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Avenida Matucana 464, Santiago de Chile, 8350453, Chile
Telephone: +56 2 2499 1600

#42 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Art Nouveau architecture

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Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Chile

Facts and practical information

The Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Santiago, Chile. It is one of the city's major museums, created in 1947, and is run by the University of Chile Faculty of Arts. Since 2005, the museum has had two separate sites: MAC Parque Forestal and MAC Quinta Normal Park. ()

Local name: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santiago Established: 1947 (77 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 33°26'6"S, 70°38'39"W

Address

Avenida Matucana 464Santiago Centro (Santa Lucia)Santiago de Chile 8350453 Chile

Contact

+56 2 2499 1600

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Day trips

Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6:45 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6:45 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6:45 pm
Friday 10 am - 6:45 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6:45 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago de Chile (1 min walk), Torre Centenario, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Posada del Corregidor, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, Santiago de Chile (7 min walk).

How to get to Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Parada 2 / Miraflores - Santo Domingo • Lines: 517 (3 min walk)
Parada 4 / Bellas Artes • Lines: 517 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bellas Artes • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
Universidad Católica • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (18 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (22 min walk)