Museo de Solidaridad Salvador Allende

This museum is worth checking out since it houses one of the most important collections of modern art in South America. Works range from the 1950's to the 80's and include paintings by Matta, Miro, Oldenburg, and Vassarely. The museum was created in 1971 by a group of intellectuals in honor of President Salvador Allende. When Allende was thrown from power by a military dictatorship the collection was hidden in the basement of the Museum of Modern Art.
This museum has a new home in a beautiful building that has been designated a national monument. It houses works of art donated by artists from around the world in support of the Chilean people. The collection began in 1971 when a group of artists and thinkers decided to bring together contemporary works of art to show their sympathy with the social policies of the Salvador Allende government. During Pinochet's military dictatorship, exiled artists continued the project and the collection now includes donations by artists from over 39 countries. Among the famous artists featured are Joan Miro, Roberto Matta, Antonio Saura and Yoko Ono.
The museum is located in Calle Herrera 360, on the corner with Calle Compañia.