Archaeological Museum of Badajoz

The Archaeological Museum of Badajoz occupies the Palace of the Condes de la Roca, displaying over 20,000 artifacts from various historical periods of the region.

Founded in 1867 through local archaeological initiatives, the museum operated in different locations before settling in its current building during the 1989 official opening.

The collection includes Roman mosaics, Islamic tombstones, Visigothic architectural elements, and Bronze Age artifacts that represent the regional historical development.

The museum, located at Plaza de José Álvarez y Sáez de Buruaga, maintains regular exhibitions and provides educational programs for visitors and researchers.

The institution houses one of the largest collections of Bronze Age warrior steles in the Iberian Peninsula, representing 25 percent of such findings.

Location: Badajoz

Inception: 1867

Official opening: 1989

Website: http://museoarqueologicobadajoz.juntaex.es

GPS coordinates: 38.88222,-6.96830

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:51