Museum
Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
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Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele is housed in a picturesque German-style wooden house that once belonged to a local brewer. The museum's collection focuses on the history and anthropology of the Los Ríos region, with exhibits on Mapuche culture, German immigration, and everyday life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can see traditional Mapuche silverwork, textiles, and tools, as well as period furniture and photographs. The intimate setting and well-curated displays offer a deep dive into Valdivia's multicultural past.
Don't miss
- View intricate Mapuche silver jewelry and ceremonial objects in the anthropology section
- Explore the restored German-style house with original furnishings and kitchen
- Learn about the region's German immigrant history through photographs and tools
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inCity Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid4.7★ · 81 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →
Most booked5 Hour Tour through Chapultepec, Anthropology Museum and Castle4.9★ · 305 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$61 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate tour with Archaeologist at National Anthropology Museum5★ · 119 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$98 per personSee dates →More attractions in Valdivia