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Museum of Almería

91 Calle Hermanos Pinzón, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional

Description

The Museum of Almería houses an archaeological collection centred on the Copper and Bronze Age. The focus in on hunter-gatherer society and two settlements from the Almería region: Los Millares and El Argar. The building was designed by Ignacio García Pedrosa and Ángela García de Paredes. A display of a stratigraphic column spans all three floors.

Access & Transport

Address: 91 Carretera de Ronda Entry is on Calle Hermanos Pinzón Bus stop 'Delegacion Salud Almeria-Al' (L2, L5, L6, L8, L11, L20, L30) is next to the museum on Carretera de Ronda. The closest car parks are on Calle Padre Méndez, Avenida Federico García Lorca and Rambla del Obispo Orberá.

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

The museum is generally described as small and interesting. Visitors enjoy the presence of information boards both in Spanish and English, the unusual focus on the structure of societies (and not just customs), the bright and spacious building, and the air conditioning!

Environmental & Social

Helps to preserve the region's historical and archaeological heritage. We expect the running of a/c (+lighting) in such a large space to be quite energy intensive.

Conclusion

An enjoyable provincial museum providing good insight into the (pre)history of Almeria. Might be too specific for many visitors though

Key positive

Educational

Nice building and layout

Very low entrance fee

Key negative

Nothing exceptional

Suitability

Suitable for all ages but younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 24/25 Dec, 31 Dec/01 Jan, 06 Jan, 01 May

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday09:00 - 21:00

Wednesday09:00 - 21:00

Thursday09:00 - 21:00

Friday09:00 - 21:00

Saturday09:00 - 21:00

Sunday09:00 - 15:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€1.5
Adult
18 - 64
€1.5
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Free for EU citizens

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