Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (MUSA)
About This Museum
Tucked away in the port city of San Antonio, MUSA offers a surprisingly intimate escape from the industrial hum of the docks. It feels less like a formal institution and more like a carefully curated cabinet of curiosities, where the deep history of the local coast unfolds around you. You'll find everything from the immense skeleton of a sei whale, a silent leviathan that dominates one room, to delicate arrowheads left by ancient peoples. It’s a place that masterfully connects the natural world with the human stories that have shaped this specific stretch of the Chilean coastline.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the complete sei whale skeleton, but don't miss the extensive collection of mollusk shells or the artifacts from the Llolleo and Bato cultures that reveal early life here.
Visitor Information
It's located at Alcalde Olegario Henríquez Escalante 1453—a bit off the main tourist trail but well worth seeking out for a quiet, fascinating few hours.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a charming, unassuming building that feels residential, with a simple, welcoming facade that belies the wonders held inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio, 1453, Avenida Alcalde Doctor Olegario Henríquez Escalante, Los Nogales, Llo Lleo, San Antonio, Provincia de San Antonio, Región de Valparaíso, 2720000, Chile
Phone: +56 35 233 7371
