Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in Linares, this museum feels like a well-kept secret, born from the ashes of a devastating earthquake. It’s a place where the line between fine art and masterful craft beautifully blurs. You'll find grand oil paintings hanging alongside intricate horsehair spurs, telling a dual story of regional identity. The atmosphere is hushed and personal, more like exploring a knowledgeable collector's home than a formal institution.
Collection Highlights
The collection pivots around two key exhibits: the powerful 'Maule Pictorial Suite' by Agustín Abarca, whose moody landscapes capture the local light, and an astonishing room of traditional Chilean spurs and stirrups, each one a tiny sculpture forged in silver and steel.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at Valentín Letelier 572, right in the heart of town. Don't be fooled by its unassuming exterior; just step inside—the staff are wonderfully passionate and full of stories about the pieces on display.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, restored neoclassical building that dates back to the early 20th century, its high ceilings and weathered tile floors give it an authentic, timeless charm.
Contact & Location
Address: Valentín Letelier, Villa Doña Agustina, Linares, Provincia de Linares, Región del Maule, 3580281, Chile
Phone: +56 71 273 5121
Website: Visit Website
