Centro de Arqueología Experimental (CAREX)
Centre of the Atapuerca Foundation devoted to experimental archaeology, with recreations of prehistoric life and guided visits.
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About the museum
The Centro de Arqueología Experimental (CAREX) is one of the two visitor reception points of the Atapuerca sierra, together with the CAYAC. It is near the village of Atapuerca and presents itself as the first permanent exhibition devoted to experimental archaeology.
On the route, which is always guided, visitors can see and touch replicas and recreations of prehistoric shelters, tools and techniques, in order to understand how people in prehistory lived and worked. It also offers an educational programme for schools.
Guided bus visits to the Atapuerca sites also leave from the CAREX, with advance booking.
Highlights
- Recreations and replicas of prehistoric life
- Guided visit with replicas that visitors can touch
- First permanent exhibition of experimental archaeology
- Departure point for guided visits to the sites
- Activities and workshops for schoolchildren
Permanent exhibition
- Arqueología experimental – Guided route through recreations and replicas of prehistoric life, which can be seen and touched.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5.50Students with a valid student card, young people aged 8 to 18, pilgrims and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Free for children under 8 with accreditation. |
| Groups (30+ people) | €5.50 per personGroups of more than 30 people with advance booking; groups of fewer than 30 people, €160 per group. |
Free with accreditation for children under 8, people with disabilities, large families, victims of terrorism and journalists.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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- Hands-on stations
Route with replicas that can be seen and touched; educational programme for schools.
Getting there & parking
It is near the village of Atapuerca, north of the sites. Access to the archaeological area is only by the Foundation's buses, which leave from the CAREX and the CAYAC.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The centre is visited with a guide and advance booking. Bookings and information on 947 421 000 (Monday to Saturday 9:00–17:00, Sundays and public holidays 9:00–14:00) or at reservasatapuerca@fundacionatapuerca.es. Some visits may be suspended because of the weather. |
