Museo de Ciudad Real, Regional museum in Ciudad Real, Spain
The Museo de Ciudad Real is a regional museum housed in two buildings, containing collections related to natural history and art. The exhibition is organized across different thematic sections with fossils, archaeological finds, and paintings from various periods.
The museum was founded in 1982 following a royal decree issued in 1976 that proposed its creation. After extensive renovations, it reopened to the public in 1995 with updated displays and improved facilities.
The museum displays artifacts from different periods of the region, ranging from early human settlements to medieval times, including Iberian pottery and Roman coins. These objects tell the story of peoples who inhabited this area across thousands of years.
Plan your visit during daytime hours since the museum maintains morning and early evening openings for visitor access. Both buildings are centrally located in the city and easily accessible on foot.
The paleontology section features fossils of an extinct rhinoceros species and a mastodon from a nearby ancient fossil site. These bones provide insights into the landscapes and animals that inhabited the region millions of years ago.
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