Museo Foro Romano Molinete
Entrance museum to the Molinete archaeological park in Cartagena, with the Curia, the Forum, the Sanctuary of Isis and the Termas del Puerto (port baths).
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About the museum
The Museo Foro Romano is the gateway to one of the largest urban archaeological parks in Spain, on the Molinete hill in Cartagena, where the forum of ancient Carthago Nova once stood. Its premises on Calle Gisbert are the starting point for a visit that links the museum with the remains in the open air.
The exhibition, spread over several floors, brings together a selection of the most important finds from the excavations on the hill and traces its history from the present day back to Roman times. The visit then continues among the ruins: the Curia, the colonial forum, the Sanctuary of Isis, the Termas del Puerto and the Atrium Building, which according to the interpretation of the site was the seat of a college where banquets in honour of the goddess Isis were held.
The museum is part of the offer of Cartagena Puerto de Culturas, which manages the visits, including guided ones, which last about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Highlights
- Selection of finds from the Molinete hill
- Curia and colonial forum of Carthago Nova
- Sanctuary of Isis
- Termas del Puerto
- Atrium Building
- Guided visit included in the admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Colección del cerro del Molinete – Selection of finds from the Molinete excavations, tracing the history of the hill up to ancient Carthago Nova.
- Parque arqueológico del Molinete – Route through the Curia, the colonial forum, the Sanctuary of Isis, the Termas del Puerto and the Atrium Building.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Cartagena Puerto de Culturas
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €6Children under 12, students up to 25, pensioners, families, groups of 20 or more people and other groups |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 2 · Children under 12: reduced admission. Children under 3: free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6Reduced admission with official disability card. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €6 per personGroups of 20 or more people. |
| Audio guide (Spanish, English and French) | €2.50 |
| Virtual reality app with tablet rental (7 languages) | €4 |
Free admission: Viernes de Dolores (local public holiday)
Free admission also for official tourist guides and members of the Club Cartagena Puerto de Culturas (except for activities).
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
Stairlifts, ramps and a lift. The audiovisual is subtitled in Spanish and English. Accredited guide dogs are admitted.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with gifts, and vending machines for cold drinks and snacks.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (ES, EN, FR) |
| Good to know | The guided visit is included in the admission and is offered in Spanish; for other languages, availability must be checked by telephone. |
