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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural Review
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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
- Address: Parque Quinta Normal s/n, Santiago
- Phone: 2/680-4615
- www.mnhn.cl
- Category: Museums/Galleries
- Location: Parque Quinta Normal
Fodor's Review:
The National Museum of Natural History is the centerpiece of Parque Quinta Normal. Paul Lathoud designed the building for Chile's first International Exposition, in 1875. After suffering damage from successive earthquakes, the neoclassical structure was rebuilt and enlarged. Though the exhibits are slightly outdated and there are no English texts to guide you, the large dioramas of stuffed animals against painted backdrops are still intriguing, as are the numerous stone heads from Easter Island. The skeleton of an enormous blue whale hangs in the central hall, delighting children of all ages.
- Cost: Tues.-Sat. 600 pesos, Sun. free
- Open: Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. noon-5:30
- Metro: Estacion Central
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