Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Cartagena

The Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Cartagena displays findings from local excavations, including Roman inscriptions, pottery, architectural fragments, and statues from various periods. The building was designed specifically to preserve and exhibit an ancient burial site within its structure.

The institution was founded in 1943 and built on collections of Roman inscriptions gathered since the late 16th century. A new building was later constructed to protect an ancient burial site discovered in 1967 that lay beneath the surface.

The name references the ancient port city that once stood here. The arrangement of objects allows visitors to understand how the region developed across different periods.

The rooms are laid out so you can move through different time periods without losing your way. Plan enough time to explore the underground burial site at a comfortable pace.

The building itself is a feat of conservation, protecting an actual Roman burial ground under glass. This design lets visitors walk directly over the ancient graves while viewing them at the same time.

Location: Cartagena

Inception: October 24, 1943

Official opening: 1982

Website: https://museoarqueologico.cartagena.es

GPS coordinates: 37.61528,-0.99333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46