No maritime interest is necessary to enjoy the genuinely immersive museum, a guaranteed hit with travelers of every age. Guided commentary, which is included with the price of admission, allows museum guests to understand the ships and their history thoroughly. Private and group city tours in Punta Arenas often include the Nao Victoria Museum on their itinerary. Most of these excursions include transportation, which makes visiting this out-of-the-way attraction comfortable and stress-free.
The Nao Victoria Museum is most easily reached by private vehicle, taxi, or organized tour, as public transportation is limited. The museum is located 4 miles (7 kilometers) north of the Punta Arenas city center and 9 miles (14 kilometers) south of Presidente Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport.
The Nao Victoria Museum is open seven days a week, morning to evening. The museum is busiest during mid-afternoon and on Saturday and Sunday. In winter months (May–July), the average high in Punta Arenas is 41°F (5°C) and 60°F (16°C) during summer (December–February). Guests in Punta Arena can expect a mild to moderate chill year-round, regardless of the timing of their museum visit.
Like Darwin, you can get up close to much of the area’s unique wildlife. Unlike Darwin, fortunately, you don’t have to take the HMS Beagle but can do so in a heated boat. Boat tours to Magdella Island allow you to walk side by side with King Penguins. Most excursions also cruise past Marta Island, where you can see sea lions, elephant seals, cormorants, gulls, and Chilean dolphins.