Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum

The museum displays a collection of 15,000 archaeological items including stone tools, wood statuettes, and traditional music archives from Easter Island.

Founded in 1973, the museum bears the name of German missionary Sebastian Englert, who documented Easter Island's culture for over three decades.

The museum houses the only known female moai statue and presents displays of rongorongo glyphs, offering insights into Rapa Nui traditions.

Located in the Tahai sector, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 09:30 to 17:30 and weekends from 09:30 to 12:30.

The William Mulloy Library within the museum maintains scientific literature about Easter Island and conducts research on artifact repatriation programs.

Location: Rapa Nui Commune

Location: Easter Island Province

Location: Valparaíso Region

Inception: 1973

Official opening: 1973

Website: http://museorapanui.cl/Inicio

GPS coordinates: -27.13672,-109.42377

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:18