Museo Najerillense

About the museum

Since 2001 the museum has been housed in the former Palacio Abacial of the monastery of Santa María la Real, an 18th-century building that served as the abbot's residence, separate from the rest of the religious community but within the monastic precinct. On the ground floor the monastery's pharmacy was set up in 1785.

It is run by a foundation in which the Ayuntamiento de Nájera, the Asociación de Amigos de la Historia Najerillense and the Instituto de Estudios Riojanos take part. Its mission is to preserve and disseminate the historical heritage of Nájera, its region and La Rioja, and it is also responsible for the archaeological excavations at the Alcázar de Nájera.

The permanent exhibition, covering about 420 m², is spread across three rooms and a central corridor and presents a selection of archaeological material from the Najerilla valley, from prehistory to the early modern period: Palaeolithic industry from Badarán, moulds and Hispanic terra sigillata from Tricio, medieval Hispano-Muslim, Jewish and Christian ceramics, remains of the Alcázar, and objects of the traditional life of the region. Most of the ethnography, art and documentation holdings are kept in storage due to lack of exhibition space.

Highlights

• Palaeolithic industry from Badarán and the Najerilla valley
• Moulds and Hispanic terra sigillata from Tricio
• Hispano-Muslim, Jewish and Christian medieval ceramics
• Archaeological remains of the Alcázar de Nájera
• 18th-century abbot's palace beside the monastery of Santa María la Real

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente: arqueología del valle del Najerilla – Three rooms and a central corridor with material from prehistory to the early modern period: Palaeolithic industry, Roman ceramics from Tricio, medieval ceramics and remains of the Alcázar.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Fundación Museo Histórico Arqueológico Najerillense

Admission & discounts

Rates according to the Directorio de Museos y Colecciones de España; please confirm them with the museum.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• 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 La Rioja accessibility guide notes a main entrance with a small step (0–3 cm) and a 13 cm step to reach the prehistory and Roman rooms. The toilet has a 10 cm step and a 0.60 m door.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Palacio Abacial, next to the monastery of Santa María la Real.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop and bookshop with publications, toilets, a rest area and a drinking water fountain.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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