Museo Colonial, Santiago de Chile
Facts and practical information
Museo Colonial is a historical, cultural and religious museum located in Santiago, Chile. The museum explores the colonial period of Chile and South America, with a collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and other objects. Many of the pieces are religious, and were created in Peru, the former colonial capital. The museum also features a genealogical tree of the Franciscan Order which is "gigantic" in size and includes 644 miniature portraits. ()
Avenida Libertador Bernardo o'Higgins 834Santiago Centro (San Francisco)Santiago de Chile 8330082
Museo Colonial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: La Moneda, Cerro Santa Lucia, Edificio Crillón, Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museo Colonial open?
- Monday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
- Friday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 2 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Museo Colonial?
How to get to Museo Colonial by public transport?
Metro
- Santa Lucía • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
- Universidad de Chile • Lines: 1, 3 (6 min walk)
Bus
- Terminal de buses (6 min walk)
- Parada 1 / Miraflores - Merced • Lines: 517 (11 min walk)
Train
- Estación Zoológico Nacional (32 min walk)