Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello

Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello

Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello
4.4
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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  • familiech
    Basel, Switzerland86 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum contains a variety of interesting details that contribute to an understanding of the historical "development" of Patagonia. Many exhibits are very rare and therefore unique. The inscriptions and presentations, which are clearly outdated, should be urgently revised, although they also have a nostalgic appeal in their present form. As a visitor, you have to develop and discover the museum and it's best to start on the top floor and then work your way down the floors. Who expects order and structure, who we are disappointed here. You should bring time, curiously examine the rooms or even take in the atmosphere in the museum.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 18, 2024
  • Stephanie B
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a fun little town. We visited the cemetery the very last minute, I would say that was the highlight of the town. We also went to a little museum out past the edge of town called Nao Victoria Museum. There was a full size replica of the ship that Magellan sailed around the world as well as a full size replica of the Beagle which Darwin sailed on. You could climb up into and all around both ships. We found these very interesting and gave a greater understanding of the grit of the men than sailed so far on such small ships.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 19, 2024
  • Heike N
    Schleswig, Germany354 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful museum with many exhibits, not only historical but also natural. It remains unclear whether you can take pictures. No way with lightning. The animals of the Magellan region are well represented here, including exhibits such as parts of the HMS Beagle on which Darwin travelled. I would have liked more time here. Two hours should be enough. The shop is very friendly. If the communication in English does not work, use the translation help of GXXX.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 22, 2024
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hbhakh
Roanoke, VA2,367 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited this museum while on a city tour. It offers several floors of artifacts reflecting the history of the area. It doesn't take too long to tour but offers a nice look at local history.
Written January 30, 2024
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sotola
london444 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
my motivation was to find out about the local tribes before they got delipidated by settlers. Excellent presentation of daily activities and the items, though not very clear abut different tribes and differences. Signage in English and very clear, but very short and limited. Nevertheless, fantastic! Great job, would like to come back to absorb more information.
Written January 5, 2020
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exbiztraveller
England456 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2014 • Couples
...to think that the Salesian order has so much time, money and influence to collect and display the objects here. And even more scary to think that the order was a partner (perhaps a minor one) in the extermination of the indigenous people of this region......So visit and reflect.
Written March 16, 2014
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Alper1977
London, UK21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2013 • Solo
Punta Arenas is a small town which not a lot to offer but this museum is a must see when there... The building looks small from the outside but when entered it looks like it has no ending. Entrance fee is CLP 2,500 (abt USD 5) and starts off with some taxidermy on the left side. Upper floors contain exhibitions of the life of the indigenous people of Patagonia.

There are some artifacts from several priests who organised missions and trips to where the indians lived in the nearby islands. There are also parts where they give info abt flora, fauna and geology of the area as well info abt European settlers that came to the area when Chile became independent.

I recommend that if you are in Punta Arenas you should start with this museum first so you can learn abt Punta Arenas area and Patagonia.
Written December 23, 2013
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Michelle G
Lake Forest, CA439 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Friends
A display Patagonia heritage which covers the history, culture and tradition. Each of the four floors has something different which highlights the ethnology, archaeology, wildlife and diversity of the region.

I was most excited about seeing the replica of the Cave of the Hands; and it was a disappointment (hard to find and locating hands was a trick in itself.

Within the museum, one can find artifacts from the Ona, Tehuelche, Alacalufe and Yamana people, while also experiencing a taxidermy trip through the local wildlife.
Written July 4, 2015
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Chirri
33 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
There are three levels, each level focuses on different parts of the culture. History of the indigenous people is outlined and explained, the entry cost is very reasonable. Will take about a couple of hours to go through all levels.
Written March 5, 2020
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lobstaluva
Springfield, MA614 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
This little museum displays much more than one would expect. It was begun by the Salesian missionaries who wanted to leave a legacy honoring everything related to the Straight of Magellan and the Patagonia area. As such, it is a mish-mash covering everything possible..... explorers, indigenous people, ship models, tools, stuffed animals, history, culture, documents, etc. There are several levels divided into sections covering specific topics. Two things I found interesting were the replica of the Cave of the Hands (itself interesting) and the wooden cross from the grave of Captain Pringle Stokes. Stokes was the Captain of Darwin’s “Beagle” and died in 1824. The cross was deteriorating so was brought to the museum in 1984 for preservation.....a replica being placed on the grave. Lots of little rooms, lots to see. A very tiny gift shop behind a counter in the lobby had some nice things.
Written May 17, 2019
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Janet R
Lafayette, CO610 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
Natural history: taxidermyed animals of the area. small case with pictures of Swiss, Italian, Croatian immigrant family’s but no explanation of why they immigrated. Indigenous peoples artifacts, a little bit of everything. $5 USD entrance, not all displays have English subtitles, but enough to figure out what is being displayed. Also a special exhibit by ENAP (national oil/gas company) did a great job of explaining their reserves, extraction methods and civic contributions. Closed mid day so check the hours.
Written January 23, 2019
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kvasir
London, UK1,311 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
The diverse cultures and populations of the Ona, Alacalufe, Tehuelche and Yamaha peoples were disturbed then eradicated by the remorseless colinisation of this region by waves of European settlers. As well as being Christian missionaries, the Salesian Order created this Museum in the 1890’s, and over the ensuing decades have developed an informative chronicle of the region’s social and economic history. The museum also has ecological and archeological exhibits, backed by artefacts, artworks, photographs and written narratives.
Written January 23, 2019
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Eddiemack
Pompano Beach, FL431 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Solo
Founded by the Salesian missionaries, this museum provides an overview of the history and the habitat and culture of the indigenous people who inhabited the area. Highlights include native tools, jewelry and garments as well as a bark canoe, stuffed condor and puma. Several dioramas depict the daily life of the natives.
Written April 2, 2017
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