Museo de Chiclana
History museum of Chiclana de la Frontera in the Casa Briones, an 18th-century neoclassical building on the Plaza Mayor, with free admission.
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About the museum
The Museo de Chiclana first opened its doors on 28 July 2010 in the heart of the historic centre, on the Plaza Mayor, next to the church of San Juan Bautista and opposite the Arquillo del Reloj. It occupies the Casa Briones, a name that refers to the family who lived there for a long time. It is an 18th-century building with one of the most beautiful façades of civil neoclassicism, attributed to the architect Torcuato Cayón.
The interior, newly built, follows a modern museographic concept and offers a route arranged by successive contents. Since 19 February 2013 the museum has been run exclusively by the municipality, through the public company EMSISA.
The permanent exhibition is a journey through time through the history of the city, from the first prehistoric settlements to the present day. It covers both facts of historical relevance and objects from the everyday life of those who lived in Chiclana before.
Highlights
- Chronological route from prehistory to the present
- Casa Briones, an 18th-century neoclassical building
- Free admission
- Free audio guides in an app for Android and iOS
- Object of the month and guest object
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente: historia de Chiclana – Chronological itinerary through the rooms “El Territorio”, Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period, the Napoleonic period, the city's rise, and the Present and Future.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Chiclana de la Frontera (EMSISA)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Guided visits for groups and schools must be requested in advance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Casa Briones has been adapted to remove architectural barriers: it has ramps, lifts and accessible toilets. Only assistance animals are admitted.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers an educational route for schoolchildren, adapted to each educational level, in a playful and creative way.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There is a public car park nearby on the Plaza Mayor.
The museum is on the Plaza Mayor, in the historic centre of Chiclana, next to the church of San Juan Bautista.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Cloakroom available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming with flash or tripod are not permitted inside. |
| Good to know | Guided visits for large and small groups, schools and secondary schools, in Spanish and English, are requested by telephone (956 533 414), at reception, by email or with the form on the website. The audio guide is a free app for Android and iOS. Visitors are asked to silence their phones; eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside. |
