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Museums Quinta Normal

Quinta Normal Museum Marathon: 5 Museums
Activity
Museums
Walking
3 km
Duration
5h 45m
Group size
Runs with one person, any day of the year · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

Five museums in one park: natural history, science, steam trains, art made for learning in the Pabellón París and contemporary art. A full, family-friendly day in Santiago’s historic Quinta Normal park.

Highlights

  • Five museums in a single historic park
  • The National Museum of Natural History, founded in 1830
  • Historic steam locomotives at the Railway Museum
  • Artequín in the iron Pabellón París of 1889
  • Great for families and curious minds

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 11:00 departure.

  1. 01

    11:00Meet at Quinta Normal 15 min

    Main entrance by Metro Quinta Normal.

  2. 02

    11:15National Museum of Natural History 75 min

    Chile’s oldest museum and its giant whale skeleton.

  3. 03

    12:30Museum of Science and Technology 45 min

    Hands-on exhibits for all ages.

  4. 04

    13:15Lunch break 60 min

    Local food near the park (own account).

  5. 05

    14:15Railway Museum 45 min

    Steam locomotives in the open air.

  6. 06

    15:00Artequín · Pabellón París 45 min

    Masterpieces in an 1889 iron pavilion.

  7. 07

    15:45MAC Quinta Normal 45 min

    Contemporary art to close the day.

  8. 08

    16:30Farewell 15 min

    Tips to keep exploring the park.

What’s included

  • Guide for the whole day
  • Museum entries
  • Small group
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Transport, hotel pickup and drop-off (walking tour)
  • Lunch (we stop at a local spot, own account)
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Sunscreen in summer

Good to know

Museums and the park close on Mondays. Long but easy walking day; families with children welcome.

Booking conditions

  • Runs with 1 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 12 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Where we meet

Meeting point
Metro Quinta Normal (Line 5), main park entrance
Ends at
Parque Quinta Normal
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

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