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Granada, Spain world-guides.com - Granada city guide featuring Granada, Spain museums information, displays and exhibitions in Granada, Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueologico y Etnologico), Museo de la Zambra opening hours, admission charges, Museo de los Pisa, Science Museum and Park (Parque de las Ciencias) and general Granada, Andalucia, Spain museum information. Granada Museums - Last updated 27/8/2008.

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Granada Museums
(Granada, Andalucia, Spain)




Museums in Granada are extremely diverse, with some of Granada's most popular museums containing important local relics, old costumes from Flamenco dancers, religious artefacts and paintings, and fun interactive exhibits for all ages.

Granada's Archaeological Museum, known locally as the Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico, is one of the city's most appealing museums, featuring many important archaeological treasures found in the Granada area. Popular with families and children visiting Granada, the Science Museum and Park (Parque de las Ciencias) offers a modern biosphere, an observatory and also a planetarium. Here are Granada's main museums.




Granada Museums: Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico) - Carrera del Darro, 43, Granada, 18010, Andalucia, Spain
Tel: +34 958 225 640
Granada's impressive Archaeological Museum is housed in a particularly attractive mansion, which features a Renaissance-style façade and detailed period features. Highlights at this museum include many local artefacts from the area, archaeological finds and treasures discovered during excavations, and information and plans of nearby Roman remains.
Granada museum open: Tuesday - 15:00 to 20:00, Wednesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 09:00 to 14:30
Granada museum admission: free

Granada Museums: Zambra Museum (Museo de la Zambra) - Camino del Sacromonte, 9, Granada, 18010, Andalucia, Spain
Tel: +34 958 121 183
The 'Caves of the Gypsies' (Las Cuevas del Sacromonte) are an unusual setting for a museum and are home to an extensive collection of historic Flamenco costumes, accessories and memorabilia. 'Zambra' literally means spontaneous dancing and the Zambra Museum features regularly gypsy festivals, with much dancing and authentic music. The Zambra Museum is known throughout Spain and has become one of Granada's most popular and unique museums.
Granada museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 16:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 15:00
Granada museum admission: free

Granada Museums: Pisa Museum (Museo de los Pisa) - Convalecencia, 1, Granada, 18009, Andalucia, Spain
Tel: +34 958 222 144
Housed in the grand Casa de los Pisa mansion, the Museo de los Pisa stands in the Albayzin area of Granada and is dedicated to the life and works of St. San Juan de Dios, who died here in the mid-16th century. With religious paintings, historic artefacts and more, the Pisa Museum features a number of poignant collections.
Granada museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 13:00
Granada museum admission: free

Granada Museums: Science Museum and Park (Parque de las Ciencias) - Avenida del Mediterráneo, Granada, 18006, Andalucia, Spain
Tel: +34 958 131 900
Full of hands-on exhibits and interactive fun, Granada's modern Science Museum appeals to all ages and is divided into four main areas, a biosphere, an exploration area, a 'Eureka!' zone, and a perception display for young children. With an observatory, a planetarium and coffee shop, the Science Museum's gift store is the perfect way to end your visit and offers an array of science-related souvenirs.
Granada museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00
Granada museum admission: charge, discounts for children





 
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