La Moneda Cultural Center
La Moneda Cultural Center
La Moneda Cultural Center
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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- La Moneda • 3 min walk
- Universidad de Chile Ahumada • 4 min walk
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,556 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Plaza de la Ciudadanía is a public square located in the southern part of the Palacio de La Moneda (Chile's presidential palace) in Santiago. It is wonderful to walk around the square, see some interesting buildings and monuments around and learn historical facts with a local guide. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting this plaza to any tourist.
Written February 29, 2020
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Jorginho A
Araras, SP57 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We went to the Carabinieri's shift, a rather nostalgic Attraction. The Palace is beautiful, in its region there are good places to visit, but very careful, especially for the square of weapons... Almost a Plaza da Sé in São Paulo, very boring waiting to get the boat!!!
In the area of the Palace, you will find the Cathedral of Santiago, Former Federal Senate, Court of Justice, Stock Exchange, street Paris/London among many other attractions!!! Always alert
In the area of the Palace, you will find the Cathedral of Santiago, Former Federal Senate, Court of Justice, Stock Exchange, street Paris/London among many other attractions!!! Always alert
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Written August 20, 2024
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Emanpee
Sydney, Australia2,729 contributions
Jan 2020
Above ground you have the presidential palace, an impressive building and surrounds. Includes regular changing of the guard activity if your timing right. At one end is a below ground cultural centre that is also worth visiting. A pleasant part of the city.
Written March 6, 2020
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Sao Paulo, SP1,283 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Very intersting place to visit, mainly with you are already at the Palacio de La Moneda, many different expositions.
Written October 26, 2015
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Ryan W
Santiago, Chile256 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Given the turbulent history of La Moneda in recent generations, this cultural center is an excellent redemption of this space. As a resident of Santiago I frequently visit Centro Cultural to enjoy the temporary exhibitions that rotate every 5 months or so. As a history teacher at a local school I often bring student groups to see exhibitions of Japanese samurai armor, Qing dynasty art from the Palace Museum, the art of Picasso, and Islamic objects of art, just to name a few. There are also frequent fairs and musical performances in the lobby area. Centro Cultural consistently attracts top notch exhibitions and they are displayed with taste. Admissions is free every day until 1pm. There are other small exhibitions to visit and cultural venues to explore. The gift shop on the top floor are among the best in Santiago. This is also a great place to escape the sun on a hot summer day.
Written February 11, 2017
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AlexLima_trip
Sao Paulo, SP10 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
It is a very interesting underground museum in Santiago. very well organized. It has a cinema for movies off-circuit, and some exhibition room. When we were there there was an exhibition about the Ancient Egypt, which was not large, but well organized and quite nice. There is also an area for kids to play, with some museum staff interacting with kids (maybe it only happens during Chilean school vacation??). A quick hint is that the main exhibition is(was) free until noon.
Written July 29, 2016
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Mason
Tennessee21 contributions
Jan 2020
Watch out for pickpockets on Alemeda. We had been warned but thought "that'll never happen to us." Famous last words!! The cops have so many complaints that they just smile and give you paperwork to complete.
Written January 16, 2020
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Barbara E
12 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
At the time of our visit there was an impressive exhibit of Greco-Roman art from the Vatican Museum collection in Rome. Check for exhibits at this museum when you are in Santiago de Chile.
Written December 11, 2017
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Pearl_Yellow_Star
Brisbane, Australia94 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
My teenage son was whinging the whole way that the changing of the guard at Moneda Palace would be boring, etc, afterwards he promptly turned to me and sheepishly said "Actually mum that was quite good".
It was a shame we had a meeting to go to so we didn't have time to tour inside. The tour is free but you have to book ahead of time.
The changing of the guard takes place every odd-numbered day (including weekends) If the change falls on a week day, the ceremony is at 10 AM, and if it’s on the weekend, it takes place at 11 PM. Come 20 minutes early to get a good spot, as there can be a crowd of tourists. It is good to see some women in the guard too.
There are lots of homeless dogs in the square and if they want food they will come and nudge your hand if you don't want to feed them they will happily go on there way.
You will have to look out for pick pockets though, I think I accidentally caught one out a she bumped my backpack ever so slightly, I smiled at her and asked her "Moneda Palace?" with open palms gesturing that I was lost and she looked shocked, shook her head and walked away quickly. I don't keep my valuables in my back pack so she was welcome to my dirty handkerchief. :)
It was a shame we had a meeting to go to so we didn't have time to tour inside. The tour is free but you have to book ahead of time.
The changing of the guard takes place every odd-numbered day (including weekends) If the change falls on a week day, the ceremony is at 10 AM, and if it’s on the weekend, it takes place at 11 PM. Come 20 minutes early to get a good spot, as there can be a crowd of tourists. It is good to see some women in the guard too.
There are lots of homeless dogs in the square and if they want food they will come and nudge your hand if you don't want to feed them they will happily go on there way.
You will have to look out for pick pockets though, I think I accidentally caught one out a she bumped my backpack ever so slightly, I smiled at her and asked her "Moneda Palace?" with open palms gesturing that I was lost and she looked shocked, shook her head and walked away quickly. I don't keep my valuables in my back pack so she was welcome to my dirty handkerchief. :)
Written December 20, 2016
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Modern and nice, the place is located underground, almost underneath La Moneda, and it is part museum, part high quality local handicrafts shop. Very much worth a visit both to get a taste of the local art and for the chance to acquire some high quality Chilean handicrafts.
Written October 15, 2016
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Can someone, please, tell me what are the current exhibits there? Cannot find any info in English on-line. Thanks!
Written August 14, 2018
Está la explosión de América tierra de jinetes desde el 30/11/18
Written January 27, 2019
Hola! cuánto es la entrada para el centro cultural? sabes el horario ? gracias
Written June 12, 2018
Hola! No recuerdo si abría todos los días. Y el horario exacto. Se que hasta el mediodía (12 hs) es gratis. Y luego se paga entrada para las exposiciones.
Written June 13, 2018
Hola! cual es el costo de la entrada? gracias
Written June 12, 2018
Hola
La entrada fue libre y gratuita
Wifi también
Written June 13, 2018
What is the exhibit at this time (May 2018) ?
Written May 8, 2018
According to Biobiochile, a Chilean news portal, the current exhibit is: Great Latin American Artists (until July 22nd, 2018). It covers 6 different topics: "Imagined, landscapes, Word and machine, The artist's image, America looks at the Other [note that "America" in Latin America means the totality of the double continent], The lived-in body ["The body we inhabit ?], and Humor and violence in Latin America. I haven't seen this exhibit, but given the excellence of the exhibit I visited in November 2017, this promises to be very stimulating and fascinating.
Written May 8, 2018
É preciso fazer reserva ou comprar ingressos com antecedência para a visitação?
Written February 23, 2018
Para o centro cultural a exposição era gratuita até as 12 horas. Mas para a visitação do Palácio de la moneda é necessário fazer rserva pela internet com pelo menos 01 semana de antecedencia
Written February 23, 2018
Pessoal, boa tarde.
Preciso de uma ajuda de vocês, irei para Santiago em Julho (9 dias) e queria ficar em um lugar no centro que dê pra ir a pé para alguns dos pontos turísticos, vi alguns hotéis que ficam perto desse local (Palacio de La Moneda), cerca de 500m, vocês recomendam? É seguro a noite, tem restaurantes, mercado, etc.?
Muito obrigado desde já!
Written April 5, 2017
Gustavo, fiquei hospedado pelo AirBnb a duas quadras da Plaza de Armas que é localizado no centro também. Consegui me locomover a pé na maior parte das vezes, inclusive o Free Walking Tour sai de lá. Achei o local bem conveniente e de fácil acesso para todo tipo de serviço que você precisar.
Written April 6, 2017
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Gostaria de visitar o Palacio em dia de troca de guarda. Como posso visualizar as datas que as mesmas ocorrem？
Obrigada pela atenção
Written April 21, 2015
Olá, as trocas acontecem a cada dois dias às 10h da manhã, caso o dia caia num fim de semana ou feriado acontece às 11h.
No site do Governo Chileno tem mais informações eu acho.
Written April 22, 2015
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