centro cultural braun-menendez

LouiseC216

The charming man at reception let us leave our coats and backpack with him. We donned shoe covers to protect the parquet floors. We were given a guide in English, to the different rooms on display. There was also a photography exhibition on in one of the rooms. Just when we thought we were done, we were directed outside to the basement level. We now regretted leaving our coats at the front desk!!! Here is social history showing life downstairs. We then had to walk around the outside of the house to get back to our coats, it was now raining of course! It was inexpensive and worth quick visit.

ElaineAntarctica

This is a lovely mansion and a very cheap admission ($1?). You are given a few pages of poorly translated English to self-guide yourself through the main floor of this mansion. It is worth it to do this, but I was disappointed that the English pamphlet did not provide more historical background and better English.

Dickd1946

Architecture of an era gone by is witnessed in the colonial building set in the heart of the older area of Punta Arenas. With much of the trappings having to be imported from the "Olde World" you can feel the charm this home once had. Artifacts, drawings, pictures of the history and the native inhabitants of the area are also on display to allow you to see the evolution here.

dkayrenick

This mansion has all the original furnishings, and is a fascinating glimpse into the wealthy life of Punta Arenas. Definitely worth a visit. Make sure you have local currency to pay the modest entry fee.

Verdelin

Untouched since it was built by french architect a century ago. Images of th great wealth of the traders and cattle farmers of Paragonia and Punta Arenas. Pretty furniture, amusing "modern" conveniences (baths, telephones) Disappointing cellar !

mld1961

How little has changed in 100 years - the well to do certainly knew how to 'survive' early Punta Arenas life! All mod cons in an age where the majority were living in much more straitened circumstances. the house, exhibits and furniture has been well preserved and was worth the visit - note it is closed Tuesdays.

exbiztraveller

...citizens of Punta Arenas in its early years. The excellent presentation of this house gives a wonderful view of how the rich and powerful lived and spent. A good English language folder is available. Some wonderful items on display which give an indication of the European influence, not just on the furnishings but also on the food and drink and the structure of the household.

P_Phogg

If you lived in Punta Arenas a hundred years ago, this would be "The Place to Live". I found it a great place to get lost in the romance of the past, as well as a wonderful chance to see art and history 'in context'. Often I skip the guided tour, but this is the exception. Wait, it's worth it. You can always make the loop again, solo, if you find it as interesting as I did. The premise of the premises is that with sufficient comfort one could live at the ends of the earth. You decide. . . could you live here?Fun, interesting, historic, and easy to find. Go.

iberjan

It's a lovely house and nice to get a glimpse into the beginnings of Punta Arenas. The entry fee is very low and includes the audio guide (you will need your passport for the audio guide). Unfortunately, as you move through the house and get past the period rooms, the exhibits get poorer and seem quite unfinished. The audio guide could also be better. Worth a visit, especially because it's cheap, easily accessible and quick.

elsiek

Just loved the part of the house that was a perfect reproduction of the time when the Braun - Menendez family lived there. Always amazing to see how the billionaires of times gone by got to spend their money. Particularly liked the idea that the office had a door opening onto the garden so that the "riff raff" could come visit without coming in through the house! Some fantastic furniture, china, paintings and pictures to see along with rooms set out in the original format. Didn't quite get the small Native Indian exhibition located in at the back end of the house. Seemed out of place. Be ready to wear slip on covers over your shoes to protect the floors. No audio available during our visit. We had free entry on Sunday

cougarvan

This is a great museum. Get the headphones to follow along the different rooms. We really enjoyed our hour plus there.

2ECtravelers

We really liked this museum, the audio gives a thorough history to the area as well as the house. So many original furnishings, make it seem like the family had just stepped out for a moment. Amazing place!

2architex

A nice little anthropological museum to get you familiar with the context of this area, but the best part was the surprise contemporary art exhibit venue in the basement.

GUSDALI

In Punta Arenas, stroll by the very beautiful center and just a quarter from its main square, visit the Braun-Menedez Museum which mix native indian culture with refined stuff of the most prominent english immigrant families.

ms_sa1977

I love the house, I'm from Patagonia and I still can't believe how they built a house like that at the end of the world (first years from the XX century) there is nothing like that in Southern Patagonia.