Museo Arqueológico y Paleontológico de la Comunidad de Madrid, Regional archaeological museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The Archaeological Museum exhibits fossils, tools, and Roman mosaics across multiple galleries within a restored 17th-century Dominican convent building.
The museum opened in 1999 after transforming the Madre de Dios Convent, which served as a cavalry barracks during the 1808 French invasion.
The permanent collection traces Madrid's regional development from prehistoric times through Roman settlements to medieval periods with extensive artifact displays.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 15:00 with free admission.
The facility maintains the Emeterio Cuadrado Library, which contains specialized resources for archaeology, cartography, and museology research.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Phone: +34918796666
Website: http://madrid.org/museoarqueologicoregional
GPS coordinates: 40.48291,-3.36923
Latest update: April 2, 2025 18:43
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