Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita

About the museum

The Benahoarita Archaeological Museum was created and opened in 2007 and belongs to the Cabildo Insular de La Palma, which also runs it. It occupies a modern circular building with three floors and some 2,900 m², located in the town centre of Los Llanos de Aridane, on Calle Las Adelfas.

The permanent exhibition is devoted to the Benahoarita, the Aboriginal population of La Palma before its incorporation into the Crown of Castile at the end of the 15th century. Through various displays, it shows their habitat, their industries, their use of the environment and their magical-religious beliefs. The building also includes a temporary exhibition room, an auditorium and a craft shop.

The museum is also a centre of work and research: its staff restore Aboriginal pieces, facilitate the study of basketry and cordage remains, collaborate with volcanology specialists and host researchers. In 2024 the Cabildo improved its surroundings with a stone wall, in order to enlarge the square and create new parking spaces.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the habitat and industries of the Benahoarita
• Magical-religious beliefs of the Aboriginal population
• Aboriginal pieces such as pottery and human remains
• Modern circular building over three levels
• Temporary exhibition room and auditorium

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente sobre los benahoaritas – Route through the habitat, industries, use of the environment and magical-religious beliefs of the early inhabitants of La Palma.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Cabildo Insular de La Palma

Director

Jorge Pais Pais

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

The La Palma tourism entry describes it as accessible, without detailing the measures.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the town centre of Los Llanos de Aridane, on Calle Las Adelfas.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Craft shop and auditorium.

Events & venue rental

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