Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria, Archaeological museum in Santander, Spain.
The Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria displays 2,600 archaeological pieces across 2,000 square meters of modern exhibition space in Santander's Este Market.
The museum collection spans from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Iron Age, featuring artifacts from Roman settlements including Julióbriga and Castro Urdiales.
The exhibition presents a chronological journey through human development, from early hominids to medieval times, with detailed representations of regional archaeological findings.
Located at Hernán Cortés 4, the museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from May to September 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00, with reduced hours October to April.
The museum includes a reproduction of La Garma's main gallery, displaying Palaeolithic art and ancient artifacts through digital screens and interactive displays.
Location: Santander
Address: 4 Calle de Hernán Cortés 39003 Santander
Opening Hours: mayo-septiembre: Martes-Domingo 10:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; octubre-abril: Martes-Viernes 10:00-14:00,17:00-19:30; octubre-abril: Lunes off
Phone: +34942209922
Website: https://museosdecantabria.es/web/museoscantabria/prehistoria/museo/el_museo
GPS coordinates: 43.46226,-3.80400
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:43
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