National Museum of Fine Arts of Chile

National Museum of Fine Arts of Chile

The National Museum of Fine Arts of Chile was established in 1880 and has a history of over 130 years. It is not only an art center of Chile but also of South America, and is the most important museum in Chile for promoting visual arts. Since its inception, it has played an outstanding role in promoting and advancing Chilean national art and painting.

The exterior of the National Museum of Fine Arts features Baroque architectural style, yet also incorporates new structural elements, making it a metal structure that blends old and new. The museum also has the important mission of collecting and preserving outstanding works of art to prevent them from being lost or destroyed. To date, the museum houses 3,000 pieces in its collection, including many works by Chilean artists and foreigners who developed their careers in Spain, as well as artworks from Eastern countries. Among these are classic Oriental calligraphy and paintings, including 46 ink paintings gifted by the Chinese Embassy and 27 Japanese calligraphic and painted works. In addition, there is a collection of African sculptures gathered by poet Vicente Huidobro.

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Reason to visit: Chile’s most important museum for the promotion of visual arts

Continent where the attraction is located: South America【South America】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Chile[Chile]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Santiago Metropolitan Region [Santiago Metropolitan Region]

City where the attraction is located: Santiago [Santiago]