Museo Fonck, Archaeological museum in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The Fonck Museum exhibits collections of artifacts from Easter Island, northern Chile, and central regions in a two-story building with dedicated exhibition spaces.
The museum opened its doors on November 25, 1937, named after Francisco Fonck, a German doctor who conducted archaeological research in central Chile.
The museum displays objects from Chilean indigenous groups, including Atacameños, Mapuches, and Diaguitas, presenting their crafts, tools, and ceremonial items.
Located at 4 Norte 784 in Viña del Mar, the museum charges 4,500 pesos for adults and 1,000 pesos for children between 5 and 14 years old.
The museum holds one of Chile's largest collections of Easter Island artifacts, featuring original Rapanui sculptures, tools, and cultural objects.
Location: Viña del Mar
Inception: November 25, 1937
Official opening: November 25, 1937
Address: 4 Norte 784
Website: https://museofonck.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.01981,-71.54989
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:06
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