Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele, Historical and anthropological museum in Valdivia, Chile
The museum occupies a Neoclassical building with a gable roof and three-arched portico, situated opposite the Calle Calle River in Valdivia.
The institution preserves artifacts from three distinct periods: early settlers from 12000 years ago, Spanish colonization after 1552, and German immigration from 1850.
The museum displays extensive collections of Mapuche and Huilliche artifacts, including silverware, ceramics, textiles, and baskets dating from 300 AD to 1800 AD.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00, with modified weekend hours and Monday closures.
The first floor houses an eighteenth-century collection of furniture and documents from the Criollo-Hispanic period, while the second floor presents archaeological elements.
Location: Valdivia
GPS coordinates: -39.81344,-73.25076
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:43
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