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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology is currently closed for renovations, and will remain closed until July 20th.
Located behind the St. Stanislaus church in Altos de Chavón, the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology is the place to learn about the rich ancestral heritage of the Dominican Republic and has more than 3,000 Pre-Columbian Taino artefacts.
The renovation of the Altos de Chavón Archeological Museum will focus on the reconstruction of the panels and interpretative signage, since much of it has been affected by termites. At this point only these improvements will be made and the museum design will remain the same, as a complete makeover would prove costly. And lets be honest, it is pretty cool as it is!
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Claudio Silvestri, who helped identify corporate sponsors such as Central Romana, Casa de Campo and the Fundación Altos de Chavón, the museum should be open its doors again on July 20th.
About the Museo Arqueológico Regional Altos de Chavón
This museum documents the important indigenous heritage of Santo Domingo island (before it was known as Hispaniola, this island was called Santo Domingo). The museum boasts a superb collection of over 3000 pieces found in the region and that have been collected by Samuel Pión over the past 40 years. They display, in chronological order, the evolution of the culture of indigenous societies from the pre-agricultural era to the time of the Tainos, the dominant culture on the island when the Spaniards arrived.
The museum host a wide range of activities, such as conferences, temporary exhibitions, research visits to rural areas and different workshops for tour guides. They also have a special “Discovery Room” for children, where kids have the opportunity to be archaeologists through various educational activities.
Where: Behind the San Estanislao Church
Schedule: Everyday 9:00am – 8:30pm (Closed until July 20th)
Phone: (809) 523- 8554
Price: Free entrance