The museum building was designed by architect Juan Baixas specifically to house interactive exhibits with modular interior spaces.
The museum complex is situated inside Parque Brasil, a 22-hectare public park that integrates natural landscapes with the scientific facility.
MIM hosts a dedicated 'Bio-Interactive' zone that explores the complexity of the human brain and biological systems.
The museum features a 'Cinema 3D' that uses high-definition technology to screen science-themed documentaries.
Some exhibits are designed as 'laboratories' where visitors participate in experiments that produce real-time scientific data.
The structure includes an 'electromagnetism' section that allows visitors to stand inside a metal cage to observe Faraday effect demonstrations.
The Mirador Interactive Museum (MIM) is Chile's premier interactive science center, located within the Parque Brasil in La Granja. It features over 300 interactive exhibits spread across more than 10 exhibition rooms focusing on physics, biology, and art. The museum uses a 'touch is allowed' philosophy to engage visitors in scientific phenomena. Key zones include the 'Tunnel of Light,' the 'Planetarium,' and areas dedicated to electromagnetism and fluids. The facility covers approximately 7,000 square meters of exhibition space. It is designed to function as an educational outreach center for schools and families. The site includes outdoor exhibition areas and thematic gardens.
The kinetic sculptures in the main entrance hall or the visual illusions section where perspective-bending photography is possible.
Download the museum map beforehand to prioritize specific exhibition rooms, as the space is vast and dense.
Visit the outdoor sections early in the day to avoid peak afternoon temperatures in the Santiago summer.
Bring a water bottle, as the interactive nature of the exhibits involves significant walking and physical engagement.
Trying to see every single exhibit in a single visit, which often leads to exhaustion due to the interactive nature of the facility.
Closed on Mondays for maintenance.
