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Nao Victoria Museo
Nao Victoria Museo
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
About
The Nao Victoria Museum is a private museum. fee cost $ 7.000 It aims to provide a real experience in replicas of the most important ships in the Magallanes Region. There are four open replicas to visit in the Museum: Nao Victoria, the only fleet commanded by Ferdinand Magellan completed the first circumnavigation of the globe. James Caird, originally a lifeboat Endurance that sailed from Elephant Island to South Georgia during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton 1916. Goleta Ancud, the ship, under the command of Manuel Bulnes, President of Chile, took the sovereignty of the Magellan Strait to Chile with the construction of Fuerte Bulnes. HMS Beagle, the famous British Navy brig, under the command of Captain Fitz Roy raised cartography work of Magallanes Region. Aboard the boat mythical young Charles Darwin began writing his theory of evolution. surround sound, and many replicas of ancient weapons that can be used by visitors to take pictures
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  • Ramadama
    New Providence, New Jersey
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful museum
    We really enjoyed the museum. It's amazing to think 60 sailors lived there for 2 years with no heat, bathroom or light, and they cooked on the main deck. It's wonderful to try to imagine life on that boat while seeing what it actually looked like. Then you can walk over to see the Beagle that Darwin sailed on exploring the region.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 20, 2023
  • michele A
    Greater Melbourne, Australia
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For ship-lovers anywhere.
    The replica ships were incredible. I couldn't imagine traveling in the Victoria in 1520. Only 18 survived. Nor could I imagine traveling in the Beagle for 3 years in the 1830's (albeit a lot more roomy and comfortable than Magellan's ship). It really bring home just how courageous those men were - and we whinge when the air conditioning is turned up too high !!! Worth the visit. It's about 14 km out of town but well worth the taxi ride. We spent over two hours there. Great interpretation panels in English and Spanish.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 2, 2023
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent information about the history of explorers and their boats.
    The boats on view are a bit rustic but very impressive. The most astounding thing about this small museum was the information boards in both English and Spanish. There was well researched and well set out information about the boats, the explorers and the history around them; expect to spend more than a couple of hours to get the most out of this museum.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 9, 2024
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Three ships to walk around in that are full size replicas of the ones used by the different discoverers. Interesting to read the history and walk around the ships and try to imagine how those people on the ships survived. About an hour and half tour.
Written March 5, 2020
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Family
Very interesting exhibition displaying the replicas of several vessels that represent landmarks in local as well as world’s history. Every vessel looks very authentic and the owner/builder was there to answer questions. The only suggestion would be for the addition of more well-kept details inside each ship. In need for a little more maintenance
Written February 18, 2022
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dbouckley
Coquimbo, Chile
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
A fantastic insight into the life of explorers and crew back in the 1500s. Full sized replica of Magellan's ship as well as one of (more recent) HMS Beagle. Crawl in/around/over and get a real sense of conditions in those times - accentuated by being in May on the Straits of Magellan to reinforce how lousy the weather conditions can be.
Just wandered around - plenty of information on boards around the ships - Best 5000 pesos I've ever spent !
Access by car, taxi, colectivos ( I think), or local bus to the hospital and a 2.5 km walk.
Thoroughly recommended.
Written May 8, 2022
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Nicholas R
Hereford, UK
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
Humbling given size of ships/boat.
We never found an office to pay.
Taxi took us there for $6000 peso, stayed for 30mins for us and charged $3000. Then dropped us off at Ancud memorial for walk back past Shackleton memorial statue. Lots of imperial Cormorants. Worthwhile trip and only an hour or so in total.
Written March 11, 2022
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LesleyYang
New York City, NY
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Came as part of the tour. Very much enjoyed it! I would recommend anyone with an interest to boat and to history to stop by and visit. It’s more like a private self built one to one replica demonstration than a museum. The one star deduction is due to the museum is pretty small and unless you are interested in the four boats and their history there are not much else to do. Price is 5000 clp or 7 usd when I visited
Written March 5, 2023
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Orlo
Split, Croatia
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
In general the idea is good. Very good. The problem arises from the following aspects:
1. Little maintenance of the boats and the objects inside. There are broken, poorly painted statues, their elements and clothes dirty and torn. It looks like a dog has been sleeping in the bed of the captain of the Nao Victoria, all the insides of a pillow scattered on the floor.
2. You don't feel that atmosphere of "being transported back in time." All very artificial and poorly maintained.
3. Absolutely no information inside the ships. There is nothing to tell you the name of the artifact they are showing you or what it is for. It's just there. Added to this is that on the HMS Beagle the only information inside is in English.
4. There is no guide of any kind. You just pay them, come in and that's it. There is no one inside.
5. There is no information available other than what is on huge flipcharts outside the ships. Not very friendly, especially if it is cold or rainy. If the owner has any doubts about this point, let him go visit any other museum in the world. To read a book I better stay at home. (estimated reading time of all flipcharts - 30 minutes). The same information could be in different parts of the boat or park and not gathered in one place.
In summary, with a few steps the museum's offering could be greatly improved, which as I see it now, are three 1/1 size models. I'm not saying that the merit is little, but that it could be much better. Also, after seeing the owner's responses to the people who criticize: Sir, if it bothers you so much to see them, you better not come to places like this or better dedicate yourself to something else. Accepting constructive criticism is vital for process improvement. You are quite aggressive.
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Written August 10, 2023
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latestfilly
West Yorkshire
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
There are 3 reproduction ships here and all different to each other. They are beautifully made and it was great fun walking around, exploring them. There are boards outside the ships detailing the explorers associated with the ships, which were interesting to read. The museum looks onto the the Magellan straits and is a beautiful view. A nice way to spend an hour! you can also get onto the beach and see how crystal clear the water is!
Written February 21, 2020
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creneeo
Plano, TX
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
Great way to spend 90 minutes. The replicas are to size. So you can actually go up and the various levels of the ship. Lots of information on the placards in English and Spanish. It was a photo op bonanza with the ships, signs, statues and view of the strait. Just beware of the rusty nails out on the edges of the property.
Written April 8, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We had a day to spend in Punta Arenas before our boat departure so we ventured out here. It was about $7.00 for the cab out and they will call a cab for you to return to town. This little "museum" was so much fun. Life size replicas of Magellan's ship, Darwin's beagle, one of Shackleton's ice boats and one ship from the Chilean navy. You can climb all over the boats and really get a sense of the scale for the ships that carried these explorers. You might survive here in a light rain with the proper gear but any more than that and it would be miserable since it is all out doors. also a nice photo op for the Straits of Magellan.
Written April 27, 2020
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Ralph R
Punta Arenas, Chile
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
These replicas are definitely worth a visit. I can't believe the owner actually built these ships, with such attention to detail. And the fact that you can go aboard and touch everything is really cool. My personal favorite is the James Caird replica, and for those that know the Shackleton story, please don't miss it!
Written January 21, 2020
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