Museo Plasentia de Butrón
Free museum in the former town hall of Plentzia, with a permanent exhibition on the history of the town and its region and on navigation.
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About the museum
The Museo Plasentia de Butrón grew out of the interest of people linked to the sea in Plentzia in gathering objects and stories about the town's history, a task that began to take shape in 1994. The picture gallery opened in 1998 and, in January 1999, the Fundación Plasentia de Butrón inaugurated the museum with the aim of recovering and displaying various elements of the history of Plentzia and its region, Uribe Kosta.
It is located in the historic centre of Plentzia, in the former town hall on Goienkale street. The permanent exhibition occupies an entrance area and two floors, and its highlights are the ship models showing the evolution of navigation in the Cantabrian Sea, together with nautical instruments.
The collection now exceeds 1,450 pieces, including navigation instruments, logbooks, Roman coins, sculptures and personal letters. The museum also has a digital catalogue and the Plentzia municipal historical archive, which can be visited by appointment, and it offers educational programmes for schools.
Highlights
- Ship models showing the evolution of navigation in the Cantabrian Sea
- Nautical instruments and logbooks
- More than 1,450 pieces, including Roman coins and sculptures
- Plentzia municipal historical archive, visitable by appointment
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente sobre la historia de Plentzia y su comarca – A route through an entrance area and two floors on the history of the town, with ship models and navigation instruments.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Fundación Plasentia de Butrón
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
General admission is free and includes the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Tickets can be obtained on the website or at reception.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The school programme “Mi primera visita al Museo de Plentzia” for primary school pupils (8 to 12 years) and educational materials such as the children's books “Los Tesoros de Plentzia” and “Aventura en el Museo” and educational crosswords.
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 | Guided visits are booked by telephone (+34 946 773 725), by email (contacto@museoplentzia.org) or through social media. Booking is recommended to see the Plentzia historical archive. |
