Centro de Visitantes Las Montañas del Quebrantahuesos
Centre of the Fundación para la Conservación del Quebrantahuesos (bearded vulture conservation foundation) in Benia de Onís, with an exhibition on the Picos de Europa, their shepherds and the bearded vulture.
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About the museum
The centre stands in Benia de Onís, at the gates of the Picos de Europa National Park. The building belongs to the Onís town council, and its architecture takes inspiration from the mountains of the massif. It is run by the Fundación para la Conservación del Quebrantahuesos (FCQ), an organisation that since 1995 has promoted conservation and reintroduction initiatives for this bird in the Picos de Europa.
The permanent exhibition occupies two floors. It begins with an audiovisual on the geological and biological origins of the Picos de Europa and the role of grazing, and continues in rooms devoted to the shepherds, the mountains and the bearded vulture, with information on its biology, ecology and behaviour. A vertical model of a limestone cliff brings together some 30 species of flora and fauna at natural size, and a final audiovisual addresses environmental problems and species conservation.
In addition to the free visit with free audio guide, the centre offers guided tours, an eco-laboratory for environmental workshops, a training room and an outdoor area with green spaces and playgrounds. For schools there is the programme “Naturaleza y Cultura de Montaña en los Picos de Europa”, with field trips, workshops and participatory games.
Highlights
- Two-floor permanent exhibition on shepherds, mountains and the bearded vulture
- Vertical model of a limestone cliff with some 30 species at natural size
- Free audio guides and guided tours of the exhibition
- Guided route to observe the bearded vulture in the wild
- Educational programme and eco-laboratory for environmental workshops
Permanent exhibition
- Pastores, montañas y quebrantahuesos – Exhibition across two floors with audiovisuals, panels and a vertical model with some 30 species at natural size on biodiversity, mountain culture and the bearded vulture in the Picos de Europa.
- Operated by
- Fundación para la Conservación del Quebrantahuesos (FCQ)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3.60Pre-arranged groups of more than 20 people, large families and people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3.60 |
| Groups (21+ people) | €3.60 per personPre-arranged groups of more than 20 people; booking by telephone. |
| Families | €3.60Reduced rate with a large-family card. |
Free admission for members of the FCQ. The audio-guide service is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €3.60 · Reduced rate with a large-family card. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
The centre offers an educational programme for pupils in primary school years 5 and 6 and in ESO years 1 and 2, with workshops in the eco-laboratory and participatory games. The outdoor area has playgrounds.
Getting there & parking
The centre is on the Tullidi estate, in Benia de Onís, at the gates of the Picos de Europa National Park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Outdoor area with green spaces and playgrounds.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free visit with free audio guide, or guided tour of the exhibition (at 12:30 and 17:30; in summer booking is recommended). The centre also organises a route through the Picos de Europa National Park to observe the bearded vulture in the wild (information on the centre’s website). |
