Aula Didáctica del Oro
Interpretation centre in the former prison of Belmonte de Miranda on gold mining from the Bronze Age to the present day.
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About the museum
The Aula del Oro is an interpretation centre that shows the close relationship between gold and the history of Belmonte de Miranda. It is housed in the former prison building, constructed with stones from the vanished monastery of Santa María de Lapedo.
The exhibition traces the historical and landscape development of the municipality, with gold mining as its common thread, from the Bronze Age to the present day. It combines panels, interactive resources, archaeological reproductions and original elements from the excavations at the El Valle-Boinás site, such as the timber shoring of old galleries.
The route includes reproductions of goldwork from the castro culture (Iron Age), minerals from the active El Valle-Boinás gold mine, a semi-immersive audiovisual and a play room for families with a sandpit and a large puzzle about mining activity.
Highlights
- Gold mining from the Bronze Age to the present day
- Original timber shoring from Roman galleries
- Reproductions of castro goldwork
- Archaeodrome and play room for families
- Semi-immersive audiovisual
Permanent exhibition
- El oro en Belmonte de Miranda – Didactic and interactive tour of the history of gold extraction in the municipality, from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5.50 |
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| Reduced | €3.50Children over 4 and under 12, groups of 20 or more, people with disabilities, unemployed people and large families (with proof of eligibility). |
| Children & teens | €3.50free up to age 3 · Children over 4 and under 12: reduced admission with proof of eligibility. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3.50 per personGroups of 20 or more people (reduced admission). |
General admission €5.50; reduced €3.50. Free for children under 4, accredited official tour guides and group companions.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Accessible for people with reduced mobility throughout the ground floor; accessible toilet; the archaeodrome is wheelchair accessible. The upper floor is used for temporary exhibitions.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
Play room designed for families, with a sandpit for treasure hunting and a large themed puzzle; the archaeodrome allows digging. There is a baby-changing unit.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Pets are permitted under supervision and on a lead. Group visits are arranged by email. |
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