Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona
History museum of Carmona in the Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres, with Tartessian, Roman and Andalusi remains and a collection of contemporary painting.
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About the museum
The Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona occupies the Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres, on Calle San Ildefonso, in the heart of the historic old town. The renovation works to adapt it as a museum made it possible to document its origins in the 16th century and the reforms of the 18th century. The building retains features of Sevillian manor-house architecture, such as a broad Baroque doorway dated 1775, the entrance hall and a central courtyard with a round-arched arcade on marble columns.
The route offers an overview of Carmona's history from the first evidence of settlement to the present day. The rooms are arranged by period: Palaeolithic, Chalcolithic and Bronze Age, Tartessian and Orientalising city, Turdetani city, Carthaginian and Roman period, Visigothic, Muslim and Christian Middle Ages, early modern period and the contemporary city.
Among the most outstanding pieces are the Tartessian remains, especially the Vasos de Saltillo, and the Roman materials that explain the splendour of the ancient city of Carmo. The museum also has a collection of contemporary painting, with works by artists such as J. Arpa, Rodríguez Jaldón and Valverde Lasarte, a room dedicated to Francisco Rodríguez Nodal, an immersive experience room and another on Carmona's cultural landscape.
Highlights
- Vasos de Saltillo and other Tartessian remains
- Roman materials from the ancient city of Carmo
- Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres, with its Baroque doorway of 1775 and central courtyard
- Contemporary painting by J. Arpa, Rodríguez Jaldón and Valverde Lasarte
- Immersive experience room
- Free audio guides for the museum and for the city
Permanent exhibitions
- La colección: de la prehistoria a la ciudad medieval – Rooms dedicated to the Palaeolithic, the Tartessian and Orientalising city, the Turdetani city, Roman Carmona and the medieval city under the Visigoths, Muslims and Christians.
- Pintura contemporánea y Sala Francisco Rodríguez Nodal – Collection of contemporary painting with works by J. Arpa, Rodríguez Jaldón and Valverde Lasarte, and a room dedicated to Francisco Rodríguez Nodal (1926-2020).
- Sala 18: experiencia inmersiva y paisaje cultural de Carmona – An immersive experience room and a final room on the cultural landscape of the city.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Carmona
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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| Reduced | €1.20Students, specific groups or authorised groups |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s from European Union Member States, upon proof. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for people over 65 and pensioners, upon proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a degree of disability of at least 33%, upon proof. |
| Groups (25+ people) | €1.20 per personGroups of more than 24 people: €1.20 per person. Maximum of 30 people per group; if exceeded, the group is split into two sessions. Book by phone or email 2 to 4 weeks in advance. |
Free admission: Every Tuesday, Andalusia Day, International Museum Day, International Tourism Day and the European Heritage Days.
Free admission for under-18s, over-65s, pensioners and people with disabilities applies to nationals of European Union Member States, upon proof of eligibility.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: not available
According to the assessment by the Accessible Tourist Destinations programme in Andalusia and Predif: the wide entrance has a small step of about 10 cm, which is overcome with portable ramps. The museum is spread over the ground floor and first floor around a central courtyard, with good horizontal mobility. The first floor is accessible by an adapted lift (with Braille buttons). There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, although its door opens inwards and it has no emergency alarm system. The information desk has no lowered area and no induction loop. There is a parking space for people with reduced mobility on the public road nearby. It is advisable to confirm specific needs with the museum before the visit.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The museum offers educational resources for schools and families, including an activity booklet for pupils aged 12 to 16.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Autocares Casal buses: line M-124 Carmona–Sevilla, line M-124 La Campana–Carmona–Sevilla, line M-106 Carmona–El Viso–Mairena–Alcalá de Guadaíra, and the Carmona local bus.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own; there is a parking space for people with reduced mobility on the public road nearby.
- Accessible parking
The museum is in Carmona's historic centre, in the Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres, close to the city's main heritage sites. According to the accessibility assessment, there is no public transport stop or taxi stand near the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Café-restaurant inside the building, with its own entrance and opening hours independent of the museum (bar with tapas, set lunch menu and à la carte). Museum shop.
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 |
| Good to know | Audio guides for visiting the museum and the city independently: they can be downloaded in advance to your own phone or player, at download points in the museum and the Tourist Office, or you can borrow a free mp3 player (subject to availability). Guided tours are arranged by phone or email. Media library and technical enquiry service on pieces and contents. |
