Museo Municipal de Algeciras
Municipal museum presenting the history and archaeology of Algeciras, from prehistory to the modern era, as well as sacred art and tilework.
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About the museum
The Municipal Museum of Algeciras was founded in 1995 and falls under the Culture Department of the town council. Its first home was the former Casa de los Guardeses of Villa Smith; in 2015 its collections were brought together in the former Hospital de la Caridad on Calle Teniente Miranda, a building adapted for museum use. The museum is organised into a history and archaeology section and a sacred art section.
The permanent exhibition takes visitors on a tour through six rooms: Prehistory of the Campo de Gibraltar, the ancient period (Punic, Roman and Byzantine), the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period and Contemporary History. Highlights include a pedestal dedicated to the goddess Diana, dating from the 2nd century, and the amphorae from the Roman kilns of Rinconcillo. One display case is devoted to the fish-salting factories of the old town, such as the one on Calle San Nicolás, which is a Bien de Interés Cultural.
The museum also has a permanent room with the exhibition “Lozas y azulejos de la Colección Municipal”, a selection of ceramics from fifty-three Spanish potteries. Its cultural activities include the Pieza del Mes, the Aula Abierta lecture series, the children's workshop “Sabadeo de Museo”, courses and the magazine Caetaria.
Highlights
- Tour from prehistory to the contemporary era across six rooms
- Pedestal of the goddess Diana, 2nd century
- Roman fish-salting factories, one of them a Bien de Interés Cultural
- “Lozas y azulejos de la Colección Municipal”, with ceramics from 53 Spanish potteries
- Sacred art section
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Historia y arqueología de Algeciras – Six rooms tracing the city's history from the prehistory of the Campo de Gibraltar to the present, with Punic, Roman, medieval and early modern pieces.
- Lozas y azulejos de la Colección Municipal – Permanent room with a selection of ceramics representing fifty-three Spanish potteries.
- Sección de arte sacro – Collection of religious objects and works from the city's heritage.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Algeciras
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Group visits require prior application.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
“Sabadeo de Museo” is an activity with workshops for children aged six to twelve, held one Saturday a month. There are also educational activities and summer workshops.
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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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers guided tours of its exhibitions and activities for schools; group visits require prior application. |
