The fort is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with free admission. The indoor museum has no regular open time and was closed when I visited. The fort is about a kilometer west of the monument, and the city is fairly walkable. No parking is available at the fort. The entrance and interior of the fort is wheelchair accessible, although the ramp is steep. Little signage is available except for the plaques on the statues. The entrance of the fort is guarded by soldiers and police in uniform. While the fort does not have the same glamor as some other Santiago attractions, this is a decent stop for military history enthusiasts.

I didn't visit the museum as they are already closed for the day but I still walked around inside the fort structure and appreciated the peace a few steps outside the bustling city center.

We unfortunately arrived to early and did not get to go inside, however I was still able to learn some great history by walking outside

A weird melange of objects, with little explanation (and none in English)

Super calm on a Sunday, kids road their bikes, and it was just us there. Loved it! I was able to relax while my kids were on their bikes