Museo Arqueológico Nacional - Madrid
N 40° 25.402 W 003° 41.309
30T E 441595 N 4474976
The museum was conceived as an account of the History of Arts and Crafts up to the time when it was founded in the mid-19th century, including the evolution of man and human culture in the Iberian peninsula to the age of Romanticism.
Waymark Code: WM2KW7
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 11/18/2007
Views: 57
Non-flash photography is permitted in this museum.
As of Fall, 2007, the pre-history, proto-history and Egyptian exhibits located in the basement are closed due to a renovation project which will take several years.
The museum was founded in 1867 by a Royal Decree of Isabella II, and its purpose was to be a depository for numismatic, archaeological, ethnographical and decorative art collections compiled by the Spanish monarchs.
In 1895 all the finds were definitively moved to the current venue, a neoclassical building projected by architect Francisco Jareño and built from 1866 to 1892. In 1968 were started renovation and extension works that considerably increased its area.
The current collection includes, among others, Pre-historic, Celtic, Iberian, Greek and Roman antiquities and medieval (Visigothic, Muslim and Christian) objects.
Highlights are:
A replica of the Altamira cave.
Lady of Elche
Lady of Baza
Balazote beast
Visigothic Treasure of Guarrazar
Theme: Archeology of Spain
Street Address: C/ Serrano, 13
28001 Madrid
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation: Tu - Sa : 09:30 - 20:00
Su & Holidays : 09:30 - 15:00
Mo : Closed
Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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