Museo Regional de Magallanes
Museo Regional de Magallanes, Regional history museum in Punta Arenas, Chile
The Museo Regional de Magallanes occupies the Palacio Braun Menéndez, a large mansion built in 1903 with European architectural features. It displays original furnishings, historical documents, and objects from the early 1900s.
French architect Antoine Beaulier designed this palace in 1903 for the wealthy Braun-Menéndez family. The family transferred the building to the Chilean state in 1983 for use as a museum.
The name reflects the Magallanes region and its importance to Chile's southern expansion. The rooms display how wealthy families lived in the early 1900s and the objects that filled their daily spaces.
The museum is currently closed for restoration work expected to continue until 2027, focusing on interior features and structural repairs. Check current information before visiting to confirm availability.
The building contains original servant quarters that show daily operations and social structure within a southern Chilean mansion. These lesser-known spaces reveal a different life than the public rooms.
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