About
Palacio Rioja is a museum housed in a mansion from the early twentieth century, set on Calle Quillota 214 in Viña del Mar, on the coast of Chile's Valparaíso Region. It is also known as Museo Palacio Rioja, and the building itself is much of the reason to visit.
The house and its setting
The mansion was built in the French neoclassical style, and its elegant proportions still shape the visit. Around it lie gardens, which make a pleasant place to pause between rooms. Visitors interested in architecture will find the building as worthwhile as the collection it holds.
What you will see
The museum shows period furniture and decorative arts, along with material that traces local history. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of how a well-to-do household of the era was furnished and arranged. Some of the pleasure lies in simply noticing details of the interiors and the objects placed within them.
Planning a visit
- Location: Calle Quillota 214, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
- Contact: +56 32 218 5000
- Best suited to: visitors who enjoy historic houses, decorative arts and quiet gardens
Because Viña del Mar is a seaside city, a visit to the palace pairs easily with time spent along the coast. Calling ahead is sensible if you want to confirm current arrangements before you set out.
