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History museum · Ancud, Los Lagos
Museo Regional de Ancud
Museum on the Plaza de Armas in Ancud with collections of archaeology, basketry and textiles from Chiloé, the skeleton of a large whale and the replica of the schooner Ancud in the courtyard.
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About Museo Regional de Ancud
The Museo Regional de Ancud is located on Libertad street, on the Plaza de Armas, next to the cathedral. It was opened in 1976 from the collection of the Salesian priest Audelio Bórquez, who became its first director, and today belongs to the Servicio Nacional del Patrimonio Cultural.
The rooms tell the history of the archipelago from the canoeing peoples and hunter-gatherers to the era of the missions, the Spanish batteries and rural Chilote life. The main collections are archaeology, basketry and textiles, with pieces made of wool, fibers and wood.
In the courtyard there are two highlights. One is the skeleton of a large whale that beached near Ancud. The other is the replica of the schooner Ancud, the vessel that sailed from the town in 1843 to take possession of the Strait of Magellan in the name of Chile.
From the museum terrace the view opens onto the gulf of Quetalmahue and the Lacuy peninsula. The building also has a small cinema room and an amphitheatre used for cultural activities.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half for the rooms and the courtyard.
Best time
A good option for rainy days. Check the days and opening times before you go, as they change with the season.
How to get there
It is located on rua Libertad, next to the Plaza de Armas de Ancud, a few blocks from the terminal de ônibus Cruz del Sur.
Tip
Start at the museum to learn the island's history and then walk up to Fuerte San Antonio, about 700 meters. The whale and the schooner in the courtyard also make for good photos.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Regional de Ancud
What to see at the Museo Regional de Ancud?
Collections of archaeology, basketry and textiles from Chiloé, the skeleton of a large whale and the replica of the schooner Ancud in the courtyard.
What was the schooner Ancud?
The ship that left the town in 1843 to take possession of the Estreito de Magalhães on behalf of Chile. The replica stands in the museum courtyard.
Where is the museum located?
On rua Libertad, in the Plaza de Armas de Ancud, next to the cathedral.