La Moneda Cultural Center

There were 4 different small exhibitions in different levels of this huge underground building when we visited.
My favorites were the Danish children's book illustrations showing how they have evolved over the decades and the photography exhibit of women football fans from South America and their various stories. Very moving or inspiring in many cases.
Some additional explanations in English would have been nice, but we are in Chile, so that isn't a criticism.

The inside looks really nice but I thought the exhibits were pretty boring and it didn’t help that there was absolutely no English anywhere. There are 6 exhibits total and 4 of them are free with 2 requiring a paid ticket.

Amazing venue but no assistance for English speaking foreigners. One cannot even read through the exhibits which makes the experience very frustrating.

Great space to appreciate local culture and art. There are a couple of stores with excellent although expensive items. Entry is free but you need to reserve your ticket in advance. Staff can be rude at times but that's just another sample of the Chilean culture.

Fantastic Cultural center that is surprisingly hidden as it’s underneath the massive open space plaza above. There’s 2 small stairwells at either end which lead down underneath to the 2 story underground mall like area where many booths are dedicated as mini museums and others are gift shops showcasing local artwork and goods. Really enjoyed the art exhibits as they were showcasing a lot of unique pieces and many of them by less well known local artists that are only possible to be seen in Chile. There’s even a small theater although I did not get to personally experience it due to time constraints. You don’t have to budget too much time here but since everything here is free, feel free to spend as little or as much time as you would like.

.....What a stunning building back to back with the La Moneda Palace (the state-lii office of the President) where the entrance to the building is downstairs and you have to walk down a ramp to get there! It’s no dull walk because the first sighting to greet you is the water cascading down the full length of the ramps width coming from the roof-top fountain indeed a pleasant watery sound and sight. Then you are greeted by the neat signage and the big glass entrance. The level on which you arrive give you the impression of a super large atrium with smaller galleries on either side! The design of this building seems to be around “Ramps” again to get downstairs you walk down the ramps on either side. Looking down you will see a large area with comfortable simple-settees where you can sit and enjoy the shadow-video shows playing on the walls. Downstairs there are the Cinemas, a nice size restaurant, lots of smaller shops selling books, jewelry and artwork. The restroom facilities are nice and clean. It is free to gain access to this beautiful exhibition center and it is a very worthwhile experience to visit here!.....

An amazing place. Great use if space and some exhibitions are free. We went to the paid for exhibition (on whales while we were visiting) which was free before 12. There are slso a couple of nice cafes here and a free bag check (we left all our panniers here while we went round the exhibitions). I think this is a must see if you are in Santiao.