Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
The Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria, is an institution specializing in prehistoric archeology.
The museum was created in 1926 by the Provincial Government of Santander.
This center of international importance for the study and contemplation of prehistory, was deeply reformed and redefined at the beginning of the XXI century, since December 2001 showing rooms that blend old collections with materials found in recent excavations.
This center of international importance for the study and contemplation of prehistory, was deeply reformed and redefined at the beginning of the XXI century, since December 2001 showing rooms that blend old collections with materials found in recent excavations.
The most important thing of the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is its collection of Upper Paleolithic art, one of the richest in the world. However, this is not all you will find in it. The oldest remains of the museum come from the Cave of El Castillo, with more than 100,000 years old. We also found the Mousterian tools of between 100000 and 40000 years, and all kinds of pieces of Mesolithic periods, the Chalcolithic or the Bronze Age.
DIRECTION: The Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is temporarily located on the Avenida de los Castros 65-67, directly across from the University of Cantabria.
TIMETABLES:
Winter (September 16 to June 15):
Tuesday to Saturday from 9 h. to 13h. and 16 to 19 h.
Sundays and holidays from 11 to 14 h.
Summer (June 16 to September 15):
Monday through Saturday: 10 am. to 13 h. and 16 h. to 19 h.,
Sundays and holidays from 11 to 14 h.
Closed: Monday, 1 January, Good Friday, May 1 and December 25.
PRICES:
The entrance ticket, including guided tour is free.
All groups are required to arrange the visit request
by phone 942 207 109 or by fax 942 207 106
