Antigua Casa Beban is a historic house and exhibition space on Avenida Maipú at the west end of downtown Ushuaia. Built for Fortunato Beban between 1911 and 1913, the residence was later moved and reassembled. Inside, exhibits trace parts of the city’s past, including the story of the house and the families connected to it. The waterfront setting adds views of the sea and mountains, with a park around the buildings.
A residence built from a catalogue
Fortunato Beban had the house built between 1911 and 1913. The materials were ordered through a Swiss catalogue, an unusual detail in the story of a residence that became one of Ushuaia’s early houses.
The Beban family later gave the property to the city in the 1980s to prevent its demolition. The house was reassembled and now serves as an exhibition space.
From family home to museum
The building’s later uses included a hospital and a hotel before it was converted into a museum. Exhibitions present aspects of Ushuaia’s history, while objects inside the old houses offer a closer look at the property’s past.
The site includes more than one historic building and a park around the house. Its setting by the waterfront gives views toward the sea and mountains.
FAQ
Where is Antigua Casa Beban?
It is at Avenida Maipú 1830, at the west end of downtown Ushuaia.
Is there an entrance fee?
The entrance is reported as free.
Is Antigua Casa Beban open on weekends?
No. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What was the house used for before it became a museum?
It was a family home, then served as a hospital and a hotel before becoming a museum.
