Museo Histórico Local de Montilla

About the museum

The Museo Histórico Local de Montilla was founded in 1994 and is run by Montilla town council in collaboration with the Asociación de Arqueología Agrópolis. It has been listed in the Registro de Museos de Andalucía (Andalusian Museum Register) since 1997, and it was set up to share the archaeological heritage of Montilla. Its first home was the Casa de la Cultura.

Since 2018 it has occupied the Fábrica de la Luz building, the former headquarters of the Cooperativa Eléctrica Montillana, which for some years also housed the regulatory council of the Montilla-Moriles DOP. In this location the extensive archaeological collection has been expanded with loans and donations from private individuals.

The pieces come from sites in the region and cover the history from prehistory to the 19th century: fossils, minerals, Iberian votive offerings, glass and bronzes, accompanied by texts, photographs, models and drawings. Highlights include a display of historic bells from Montilla collected by Rafael Salido, a collection of 27 models of historic ships donated by Antonio Alférez, and the coat of arms of the Marqueses from the convent of San Lorenzo.

Highlights

• Archaeological finds from the Montilla region, from prehistory to the 19th century
• Iberian votive offerings, glass and bronzes
• Display of historic bells from Montilla
• 27 models of historic ships
• Coat of arms of the Marqueses from the convent of San Lorenzo

Permanent exhibitions

• Colección arqueológica de la comarca de Montilla – Finds from sites in the region, from prehistory to the 19th century: fossils, minerals, Iberian votive offerings, glass and bronzes.
• Campanas históricas y maquetas de barcos – Display of historic bells from Montilla collected by Rafael Salido and 27 models of historic ships donated by Antonio Alférez.

Founded

1994

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Montilla

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 Montilla tourism portal states that the museum has step-free access, accessible toilets and wheelchair access.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the former Fábrica de la Luz, opposite Plaza Dolores Ibárruri.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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