Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria
Museo Etnográfico de Cantabria, Ethnographic museum in Muriedas, Spain.
The Ethnographic Museum of Cantabria occupies a mountain house from the 16th century with traditional architecture and a prominent coat of arms at its entrance.
The museum opened on October 12, 1966, in the birthplace of Captain Pedro Velarde, a military officer who fought during the Spanish Independence War.
The museum exhibits 3,000 objects representing Cantabrian rural life, including traditional crafts, dairy production tools, and agricultural implements across two floors.
Located 7 kilometers from Santander, the museum offers direct bus connections through several Santander Cercanías lines for convenient access.
The museum garden features a glass-enclosed traditional granary relocated from Liébana region, displaying agricultural heritage in an outdoor setting.
Location: Muriedas
Inception: October 12, 1966
Official opening: October 12, 1966
Phone: +34942251347
Email: metcan@gobcantabria.es
Website: http://museosdecantabria.es/etnografico/visitar/situacion
GPS coordinates: 43.42138,-3.85408
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:45
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