Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Mauricio van de Maele - Museum Valdivia - Chile

On the banks of Río Calle Calle, the former home of the Anwandter brewing family houses the Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Mauricio van de Maele. Named for the museum's founder, the first-floor rooms showcase the furnishings of different periods of Valdivian history from the Spanish criollo Chileans to the 19th century German immigrants. The second floor is dedicated to the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Lakes district. On display are impressive collections of Mapuche weaving, pottery and silver work.

Location:
Los Laureles s/n, Isla Teja
Isla Teja, Valdivia, Chile

Museum Types:
Historical museum, Anthropology

Travel Tips: You can buy a ticket that covers both this museum and the adjacent Museo R.A. Philippi.

Price Description: Adults $3, seniors 2 for 1, children $0.60; joint ticket with Museo R.A. Philippi $5

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.

Open Hours to:Tuesday-Saturday 6 p.m.

Days Closed:Sunday, Monday

Travel Skills: None

Visit the other museums; catch a concert or movie; spend an afternoon strolling through the Jardín Botánico and Parque Saval on Isla Teja; take a boat tour to the Spanish fortresses or to Punucapa village; sample the beer at Cervecería Kunstmann; explore the beaches and fortalezas of Niebla, Corral and Isla Mancera; visit Parque Oncol and other nature reserves. Further afield, go kayaking or fishing in the Seven Lakes Region.

Currencies accepted
Chilean Peso

Contact Information:
Phone: 21-2872
Fax: 22-1972
E-mail: secmuseologica(at)remove-this.uach.cl
URL: www.museoaustral.cl

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