Parketxe Armañón
Visitor centre of the Armañón natural park, with an exhibition on its nature and culture and a 3D experience simulating a descent underground.
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About the museum
The Parketxe Armañón is the interpretation centre of the Armañón natural park and of the Ordunte mountains, in the Karrantza valley. It is housed in one of the buildings of the former Pozalagua quarry, specifically in the old ore crushing and loading station, opposite the Pozalagua cave.
The permanent exhibition is divided into three sections on the ecological, natural and cultural values of the park. A virtual flight over the mountains, their fauna, flora, native breeds and underground world is complemented by a 3D experience simulating a 40-metre descent underground, and a panoramic lift goes down to an artificial cave. The centre also informs visitors about the park's main routes, some of which start from the Parketxe itself, and about dolmens, burial mounds, dolines, potholes and caves.
During the school year the centre runs an educational programme for schoolchildren. At weekends it offers guided visits to the exhibition, games and workshops for families, and environmental improvement activities.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the natural and cultural values of the Armañón natural park
- 3D experience simulating a 40-metre descent underground
- Virtual flight over the mountains of Karrantza
- Panoramic lift to an artificial cave
- Information on routes, dolmens, potholes and caves in the park
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición del parque natural de Armañón – Three sections on the ecological, natural and cultural values of the park, with a virtual flight over the mountains, fauna, flora, native breeds, the underground world and a 3D descent experience.
- Operated by
- Diputación Foral de Bizkaia
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
At weekends games and workshops are organised for families. The 3D underground descent experience is one of the centre's attractions.
Getting there & parking
The centre is opposite the Pozalagua cave, in the old quarry, in the Ranero district.
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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 | At weekends guided visits of the exhibition are offered to the general public; for schools there is an educational programme during the school year. Visits are registered by phone or by email. |
