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Archaeological Museum of Alicante

Placa Doctor Gómez Ulla, Alacant, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante, a.k.a. "MARQ" collections cover prehistory, Iberian culture, Roman culture, Middle Ages and modern and contemporary cultures. The focus is on, and most of the artefacts are from, the Costa Blanca and the Mediterranean Bassin. There are also 3 thematic rooms: 'Digging in a church', 'Digging underwater' and 'Digging in a cave' and temporary exhibitions. It is housed in the building of the old San Juan de Dios Hospital.

Access & Transport

The museum is on Plaza. Dr. Gómez Ulla, 100m from the 'Marq - Castillo' tram station (1, 2, 3, 4) Reduced mobility info: http://accesibilidad.marqalicante.com/movilidad-reducida/

Instructions & Recommendations

There are guided visits available in several languages, mostly of the temporary exhibition. The schedule can be found in the 'Opening Times' tab on the website.

Meta review

The museum comes highly recommended by travel guides and online reviewers who rank it among the best for archaeology in the country. Visitors particularly like the way artefacts are displayed and lit, the quality of the temporary exhibitions, the low entry fee and the insights it provides in the region's and city's history.

Environmental & Social

Minor environment impact to run the museum (electricity). Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and preserving the archaeological artefacts

Conclusion

MARQ is arguably the best cultural activity in Alicante and even those without predilection for archaeology may enjoy it - especially when it is very hot outdoors.

Key positive

Well curated exhibits

Cheap admission fees

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 12yrs old may not be very interested.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Jun, 16

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 22:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 22:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 22:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 22:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 22:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 14:00

Start of Season 2:Sep, 16

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 14:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3
Adult
18 - 64
€5
Child
8 - 17
€3
Infant
0 - 7
€0
Price for students is 3€

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