Museo Artequin

Museo Artequin is an art museum housed in a cast iron and glass building in Estación Central, Santiago, that displays reproductions of major works from art history. The collection is arranged specifically so that younger visitors can see the pieces at eye level.

The building originally served as Chile's national pavilion at the 1889 Paris World's Fair. After the exhibition ended, it was dismantled and transported to its current location in Santiago.

The museum was created to introduce children to art history through reproductions placed at heights where young visitors can see them easily. The spaces encourage learning about different artistic styles in a hands-on way.

The museum is located in the Estación Central neighborhood and has varying opening hours depending on the day of the week. It is easy to reach on foot and provides a good setting for a visit with children.

The building was completely transported from Paris to Santiago by being disassembled and reassembled piece by piece. This late 1800s journey makes it a rare example of a historical structure that traveled across continents.

Location: Estación Central

Inception: 1992

Official opening: 1992

Address: Avda. Portales 3530

Website: https://artequin.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.44465,-70.68414

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59