Corporación Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck, Valparaiso Region, Chile
4.5 (897 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent Ranking #3 in Vina del Mar Speciality Museums
Fonck Museum
Originally the home of the wealthy Délano family in the early 20th century, this impressive building was acquired by the local Municipal Authorities in 1985, and converted into a museum. Focus in two principal collections is a natural history department dedicated to Chile's native fauna and flora; and an archaeological department offering a permanent display related to the indigenous peoples of Northern Chile, the Aconcagua region and the Mapuche in the south of the country. The museum also houses one of the most important collections in the world related to Easter Island, including the only genuine Moai statue in the whole of continental Chile, outside in the museum garden. Guided tours are available in both Spanish and English.
Address
Cuatro Norte 784, Vina del Mar 2520763 Chile
Mobile
Website
http://www.museofonck.cl
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 0:42
User Ratings
4.5 based on (897 reviews)
Reviews
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5Sachin K 5:00 PM Jan 29, 2020
Interesting Museum
This museum in Viña Del Mar has several interesting collectibles dedicated to Rapa Nui culture and the indigenous people of Chile. There is a original Moai statue in front of the museum which was gifted by the people of Rapa Nui(Easter Island). Certainly would very highly recommend visiting this museum to anyone in Viña Del Mar.
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5GoGo2SlowGo 5:00 PM Feb 18, 2020
Rapa Nui and Moai and more
You can't miss this place with the giant Moai greeting you from the outside. It has a more official title which is the Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck. So who is Mr. Fonck? He was a Prussian anthropologist who was quite a collector. He lived between 1830 and 1912. The first thing you see from the outside is the giant Moai which you might recognize from Easter Island. Inside, the Fonck has an excellent exhibit on the history of Chile that is infused with plenty of art by the indigenous people of South America including the Rapa Nui from Easter Island.
