Museo de Artes Visuales

Museo de Artes Visuales is an art gallery in Central Santiago, Santiago province, Santiago Metropolitan which is located on José Victorino Lastarria. Museo de Artes Visuales is situated nearby to the square Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, as well as near the arts center Espacio O.

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Type: Art gallery
Description: Private museum in Santiago, Chile
Also known as: “MAVI”
Address: 307 José Victorino Lastarria, Santiago
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro and Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.

Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro

Square

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Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro is located in Barrio Lastarria, between Plaza Baquedano, Parque Forestal and Cerro Santa Lucía in Santiago, Chile. A popular destination for tourists and locals alike, the area is known for its cultural offerings and hosts a number of cafés, bookstores, museums, galleries, cultural centers, theaters and bars in its surrounds.

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Museum

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The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, located in Santiago, Chile, is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880, the organization is managed by the Artistic Union. Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is situated 360 metres northwest of Museo de Artes Visuales.

Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral

Arts center

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The Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is a cultural centre located at 227 Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, in Santiago de Chile. The complex was originally built to serve as the headquarters for the third UNCTAD conference, which was held in Santiago in 1972, and consisted of a convention centre and an adjoining 22-story building. Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is situated 190 metres southeast of Museo de Artes Visuales.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barrio Lastarria and Plaza Baquedano.

Barrio Lastarria

Neighborhood

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The Historic Center is the traditional financial downtown district in Santiago. It comprises the historical center, including Cerro Santa Lucia, historic and public buildings.

Plaza Baquedano

Neighborhood

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Plaza Baquedano, commonly known as Plaza Italia, is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. The plaza was inaugurated in 1928, being crowned by a monument made by Chilean sculptor Virgínio Arias and featuring General Manuel Baquedano, giving the current name to the urban landmark.