Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz, Archaeological museum in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.
The Archaeological Museum occupies a restored 18th-century building and displays a substantial collection spanning thousands of objects from the pre-European period of Tenerife. The exhibits include pottery, tools, jewelry, and human remains that document the material life of the island's original inhabitants.
The museum preserves material from the Guanche people who inhabited Tenerife before Spanish conquest. The collection documents the development of this society over centuries until European arrival in the 15th century.
The exhibits reveal how the Guanche people lived and worked, showing their craftsmanship and daily customs before European contact. Visitors can observe the practical objects and techniques that shaped their island society.
The museum is located in the historic center of Puerto de la Cruz and is easily reached on foot. Plan to spend about one to two hours viewing the collections at a comfortable pace.
The museum houses a collection of mummified skulls that reveals the Guanche practice of preserving their dead. This technique was uncommon among prehistoric societies in western Europe.
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