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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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 6 March 2020
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Sao Paulo, SP1,284 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
Very intersting place to visit, mainly with you are already at the Palacio de La Moneda, many different expositions.
Written 26 October 2015
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Ryan W
Santiago, Chile258 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 11 February 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 29 July 2016
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Mason
Tennessee20 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 16 January 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 11 December 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 20 December 2016
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Sept 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 15 October 2016
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Flat_Planet
New York City, NY311 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is a relatively new contemporary art space located on the south side of the Palacio de la Moneda, a block north of O’Higgins near the La Moneda metro stop. It is entirely underground and the glass ceiling provides a diffuse natural light source for the main canyon of the facility. When my wife and I visited there was a yoga class going on in the main area and combined with the hanging artwork, cafes, shops around the perimeter it created a really pleasant atmosphere. It was quiet and tranquil like a museum without being stuffy and oppressive. Since its free in the mornings and it makes for a nice break on your walking tour of Santiago, duck in for quick snack or coffee. And there are separate gifts shops for each price point.
The galleries branch off from the main area and depending the exhibit you may or may not care to visit them. Best to check what’s showing ahead of time on their website at http://www.ccplm.cl/sitio/
But note that the English language version and the Spanish language version give different opening hours. In English, it did not seem that the Centro was open on Saturday! But the Spanish has it correct and it is indeed open on weekends.
Anyway, on our visit we really liked the main exhibits. Combined with the overall design of the space, the nice combination of services and the convenient location I would recommend this to anyway taking a day tour of Santiago.
The galleries branch off from the main area and depending the exhibit you may or may not care to visit them. Best to check what’s showing ahead of time on their website at http://www.ccplm.cl/sitio/
But note that the English language version and the Spanish language version give different opening hours. In English, it did not seem that the Centro was open on Saturday! But the Spanish has it correct and it is indeed open on weekends.
Anyway, on our visit we really liked the main exhibits. Combined with the overall design of the space, the nice combination of services and the convenient location I would recommend this to anyway taking a day tour of Santiago.
Written 2 May 2012
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Libby in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH1,216 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We went to see the Presidential Palace, but you can’t get close due to all the unrest recently in Santiago. They no longer have a changing of the guard and the area is all fenced off. Be aware of your surroundings when you are there as there are pickpockets that are looking for targets.
Written 6 February 2022
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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 14 August 2018
Está la explosión de América tierra de jinetes desde el 30/11/18
Written 27 January 2019
Hola! cuánto es la entrada para el centro cultural? sabes el horario ? gracias
Written 12 June 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 13 June 2018
Hola! cual es el costo de la entrada? gracias
Written 12 June 2018
Hola
La entrada fue libre y gratuita
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Written 13 June 2018
What is the exhibit at this time (May 2018) ?
Written 8 May 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 8 May 2018
É preciso fazer reserva ou comprar ingressos com antecedência para a visitação?
Written 23 February 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 23 February 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 5 April 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 6 April 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Gostaria de visitar o Palacio em dia de troca de guarda. Como posso visualizar as datas que as mesmas ocorrem？
Obrigada pela atenção
Written 21 April 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 22 April 2015
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