National Archaeological Museum Madrid, Madrid
This well designed museum houses an incredible collection of archaeological finds from across the peninsula.
This well designed museum houses an incredible collection of archaeological finds from across the peninsula. It leaves the visitor with a sense of the chronology of civilization in Spain (Iberian, Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Visagoth, Arab, and into the modern age). The famous Dama de Elche, an Iberian (pre-Roman) fertility goddess statue, is in this museum. There are also a few pieces from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is currently undergoing renovations and is open with limited exhibits.
Hours
Sun
9:30
15:00
Mon
Closed
Tue
9:30
17:00
Wed
9:30
17:00
Thu
9:30
17:00
Fri
9:30
17:00
Sat
9:30
17:00
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