Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos, Contemporary art museum in Cerrillos, Chile.
Description
The Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos occupies the former Los Cerrillos Airport terminal building and displays contemporary artworks across multiple gallery spaces. The collections feature Chilean art spanning several decades, spread throughout generous exhibition areas.
History
The building was constructed in 1928 as Santiago's international airport and served as a major transportation hub until 1967. When flight operations moved to the new Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, the facility was later repurposed as an art museum.
Culture
The museum displays works by Chilean artists and connects them with broader Latin American artistic movements. Visitors encounter contemporary forms of expression throughout the exhibition spaces.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with no admission fee required. The Cerrillos metro station on Line 6 is located nearby and provides convenient access.
Did you know?
The building's architecture reflects an era when aviation represented modern Santiago's connection to the world. This transformation from a functional airport into an art space creates an unexpected spatial experience for visitors.
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