Museo Arqueológico de Portmán
Archaeology museum in Portmán, housed in the former Hospital de la Caridad, with remains from the Sierra Minera and a large Roman mosaic.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the former Hospital de la Caridad in Portmán, a single-storey building with a small central chapel and a simple octagonal tower. The hospital was built in 1892 at the initiative of José Maestre Pérez and financed by the mining entrepreneur Miguel Zapata, to care for workers injured in the mines. It was run by the Sisters of San Vicente de Paúl. Between 1988 and 1992 the building was restored and converted into a museum.
The collection traces human presence in the Sierra Minera of Cartagena-La Unión, from the earliest traces to the end of mining. Rooms I to III are devoted to the archaeology of the sierra, ore processing and Roman architecture. Room IV is devoted to the mosaic and wall paintings of the Roman villa of El Paturro, and Room V, the Chapel Room, to the revival of mining and the legacy of its closure.
The highlight is a large polychrome mosaic from the El Paturro villa, considered one of the most important in the Region of Murcia. Amphorae, ceramics and coins from the Roman Republic are also on display.
Highlights
- Polychrome mosaic from the Roman villa of El Paturro
- Archaeology of the Sierra Minera from prehistory
- Housed in the former Hospital de la Caridad, built in 1892
- Roman amphorae, ceramics and coins
- Room on the end of mining and its legacy
Permanent exhibitions
- Arqueología de la Sierra Minera – Rooms I to III on the remains of the Sierra Minera, ore processing and Roman architecture.
- Villa romana del Paturro – Room with a large polychrome mosaic and wall paintings from the Roman villa of El Paturro.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de La Unión
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
The town council's website states that admission is free.
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 regional tourism portal lists the museum as accessible for people with disabilities, without further details.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits by advance booking through the La Unión Tourist Office. |
