The museum was founded in 1926. Treasured collections are of great importance and represent cultural evidence from early prehistory to medieval times, collected since the late nineteenth century. Currently you can visit the exhibition "Collections reserve: a history of material culture" in the MUPAC located in the C / Bailen S / N Santander.
Description
In the land of the large cavities with rock art Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria holds the material remains of deposits recognized fame -The Garma, El Castillo, Altamira. Stone tools and, above all, art furniture, carved bone and horn, they are the heritage of this museum, reference among European museums for their quality and abundance.
Information phone: 942 20 99 22
schedule:
High season (from June 16 to September 15) from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.30
Low season (from September 16 to December 31) from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00.La last visit will be at 19pm.
Guided visits:
Wednesday through Sunday at 11.00, 12.30, 17.15 and 7:00 p.m.
Groups advance booking is necessary: 942 20 99 22
Sunday afternoon, free admission.