Highlights

The House Museum was opened to the audience in May 12th of 2008, and it is the only house of a former Chilean governor which has been transformed into a museum. This year, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the museum with a photograph exhibition called “Todo un Barrio: Mirada Vecinal” (All about a Neighborhood, A Local View). The exhibition gathers the historical heritage of Providencia where the museum is located.
The photograph exhibition will remain open until June 30th at # 683 Hinderburg street. Free entrance.
Because of this anniversary, there will be no entrance fee charged at the House Museum during every weekend in May. [Read complete article]

Chile celebrates Book Month in April, so the Object of April at Eduardo Frei Montalva’s House-Museum is dedicated to the literary taste of the former president, who throughout his life collected a large library which has around 3 thousand books. Nowadays, the books are organized in two different rooms, inside of what used to be his house. The House Museum is located in Hindenburg Street, Providencia and it is open to the audience through guided tours. [Read complete article]

Most of the collection and rooms of Eduardo Frei Montalva House Museum not only provide details about Eduardo Frei Montalva’s political life, but they also show his lifestyle. Objects such as his clothing and accessories reveal details of his daily life and show some of the fashion trends during the 50s and 60s in Chile. [Read complete article]

The Latin American integration was one of the crucial topics of Eduardo Frei Montalva’s intellectual thought. It was mainly developed through articles, conferences, books and trips throughout the region. During his presidential term, he positioned Chile as an important actor in the international policies of the continent. Frei was the first Chilean President in developing and promoting a new long-term diplomatic relations agenda in Latin America. [Read complete article]

Eduardo Frei Montalva House Museum along with the History/Geography Education major from Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez (UCSH), invite the university community to discover some aspects of the place which used to be the house of the former President for over 40 years. This will be possible through an educational tour that will be available from May 24th to June 6th. [Read complete article]

Eduardo Frei Montalva House Museum exhibits “Guayasamín en Chile, 1969” at El Farol room in University of Valparaíso. Twelve works made by Oswaldo Guayasamín, along with educational panels and giant-size prints will be exhibited from 3 to 29 January at 1113 Blanco Street, Valparaíso. Free entrance. [Read complete article]

Works by emerging and established artists, heritage collections, theatre, music, audiovisual projects, and views of the night skies will feature in the 25^th Edition of “Museos de Medianoche” (Museums at Midnight), event in which every museum will exhibit the very best of their programme in a unique night tour from 18.00 to 00.00 hrs. FREE. [Read complete article]

Along with a rotating exhibition of micro-documentaries called “Microbios”, House Museum Eduardo Frei Montalva wants to invite you, the first Saturday of the month, to this activity that is open to the public and free. There will be special activities in art galleries, shops, restaurants, and coffeehouses in the neighborhood. [Read complete article]

It is a new year to celebrate the day of the cultural patrimony in public spaces, and the House Museum Eduardo Frei Montalva won’t be the exception. We will be open next Sunday, 29^th May, from 10 to 18 hrs in order to celebrate this important date. Hindenburg Street 683, Providencia. [Read complete article]

On April 9^th, from 10 hrs to 21 hrs, the House Museum Eduardo Frei Montalva shall start the celebration offering free guided tours during that day, at Hindenburg Street 683, Providencia. There are different events taking place during this celebration such as patrimonial tours, degustations, parades and children activities. Everyone is invited! Free admission. [Read complete article]

Two exhibitions, one patrimonial route, film seasons, an astronomy workshop for children and the participation in education fairs, have been some of the most important activities of 2010 carried out by the Eduardo Frei Montalva’s House Museum, organization that has already two years of trajectory since its opening to the public, overwhelming the visitors with its history from that day on. [Read complete article]

From this patrimonial place, immerse in history, the Eduardo Frei Montalva’s House Museum wish to you all a happy festive season and the best wishes for 2011. Our schedule for this season is the following: Friday 31rd December open from 10 to 13 hrs; Saturday 1st January will be closed and on Sunday 2nd January we will offer free tours from 10 to 18 hrs. We are waiting for you! [Read complete article]