This fascinating museum is partially the work of Father Sebastián Englert. He spent 30 years on the island from 1935 onward collecting artifacts. When he died in 1969 his collection became the property of the state, then many scientific surveys throughout the 1960s greatly added to the museum’s collection. A bonus is the art gallery which exhibits the work of local artists, and also the reasonably priced café.

Location:
Hanga Roa, Chile

Museum Types:
Historical museum, Anthropology

Travel Tips: September 17, December 24,31, open until 12.30 only

Price Description: chp$1000

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:9.30

Open Hours to:17.30 weekdays, 12.30 weekends

Days Closed:25th December, 1st January, Good Fridy, 1st May

Travel Skills: None

Currencies accepted
Chilean Peso

Contact Information:
Phone: (56) (32) 2551020
E-mail: mapse(at)remove-this.mapse.cl
URL: www.museorapanui.cl

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Created: 20 Jun 2009

Updated: 07 Jul 2009

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