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Museo Foro Romano, Cartagena

6 Calle Adarve, Cartagena, Región de Murcia

Description

Cartagena was founded in the 3rd century BC by settlers from the 'original' Carthage, in modern day Tunisia. It was the capital of a large province during the Roman period and many contemporaneous ruins have been excavated, including that of the Roman Forum Quarter that can be seen in the namesake museum. The main structures are a thermal establishment (Roman baths), an Atrium (identified as the seat of a collegium), a shrine of the Egyptian goddess Isis, and the Curia (local senate).

Access & Transport

The museum is located along Honda and Adarve streets in the middle off the old town of Cartagena. Bus 9 stops nearby on C. Serrata and it is exactly 1km (15mins walk) to the train station. The closest cities are Murcia, 50km to the northeast and Alicante, 120km to the north.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest starting with the visit of this museum, then the Roman Theatre followed by the National Museum of Subaquatic Archaeology.

Meta review

Good online reviews from visitors who enjoy the organization / layout and explanation, including the introductory video. Worth having a guide to get a better understanding of what one is seeing and the context.

Environmental & Social

Some electricity consumption (lighting and heating/cooling) The museum helps preserve the city's cultural and architectural heritage and educate visitors.

Conclusion

The Roman Forum Museum is a recommended visit for anybody travelling to Cartagena (Spain) with an interest in archaeology. We think it is complementary rather than overlapping with the Roman Theatre.

Key positive

Educational

Affordable and centrally located

Key negative

Not large

Suitability

Most of the museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 8-10 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
Open until 19h mid-March to June and mid-Sept to Oct. Closed on 25 Dec, 01 Jan and 06 Jan

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Jul, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 20:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 20:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 20:00

Start of Season 2:Sep, 16

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
5
Adult
12 - 64
€6
5
Child
3 - 11
€5
5
Infant
0 - 2
€0
0
Family price
5€ per family member

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:3

Max.child age:11

Price for family€20

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