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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Biblioteca y Casa-Museo de Menéndez Pelayo
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Rubio, 6, Santander, ES 39001
CENTRO. A regional and national treasure, this fascinating museum commemorates the career of influential writer Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo (1856-1912). The facility contains the author's study and reading room. The on-site library boasts 42,000 volumes, including original manuscripts and rare books. Tours also include a visit to the Menéndez Pelayo...
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Pedrueca, 1, Santander, ES 39003
CENTRO. Founded in 1964, the Marcelino Botín Foundation is a multifaceted organization devoted to conservation, social work, research, and education. The gallery showcases a broad spectrum of work, such as classical Roman art, industrial design, and regional and national art. Fundación Marcelino Botín is the site of frequent conferences, lectures,...
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Rubio, 6, Santander, ES 39001
CENTRO. Founded in 1906, this fine arts museum boasts an extensive gathering of Spanish, Italian, and Flemish paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries, as well as a fine collection of contemporary Spanish art. There's also an impressive ensemble of sculptures, stamps, coins, and medals. Periodic temporary exhibits remain open until 9pm and...
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: San Martín de Bajamar, Santander, ES 39004
Dating back to 1886, this informative museum spotlights the historic connection between Santander and the ocean. Exhibits chronicle marine biology, the fishing industry, shipbuilding, aquatic sports, marine cartography, sub aquatic archaeology, and navigation systems. Aquariums feature sharks, stingrays, and turtles. The museum also houses...
Museo Regional de Prehistoria y Arqueología
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Casimiro Sainz, 4, Santander, ES 39003
CENTRO. This historic building houses one of the world's leading collections of Upper Paleolithic age artifacts. Exhibits relate the region's history from Prehistoric to the Middle Ages, featuring an impressive array of archaeological finds. The Iron Age and Roman Empire are also well represented. BUS: 1, 3, 4.C1, 4.C2, 9, and 10
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Sainz de la Maza, Plaza de Toros, Santander, ES 39008
The history of the time-honored tradition of bullfighting is chronicled at this expansive museum that is housed at the bullring. Displays include traditional outfits, posters, and tickets to landmark competitions. After your visit, walk upstairs to the arena to take in a bullfight. BUS: 1, 3, 4.C1, 5.C1, and 8
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Carlos Haya, 23, Fishing Quarter, Santander, ES 39009
Nave Sotoliva showcases Santander's broad range of artistic talent, particularly in photography and painting, and provides a forum for cultural programs organized by Santander's port authorities. BUS: 4.C1
Category: Museums - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Gamazo, la Universidad de Cantabrian, Santander, ES 39004
Discover more of the city's culture at this popular exhibition site. It is the host of numerous events, many of which serve as a forum for the local university's drama and ethnography departments. Photography is also well represented, and the planetarium is first-rate. The exhibits rotate, so be sure to call ahead to find out about the current...
