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A Tenerife Holiday has
more to offer than you think.
Museums abound.
If you
are happy to while away your days on the beaches or around the pools of Tenerife
then that’s fine but there are other things to do.
Like
museums in the UK those on the island of Tenerife have had to move with the
times to keep themselves interesting and motivating. The four I bring you to
here have risen to the challenge and won. You will be happy with your day out
and so will the children.
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos
Museum of Science and the Cosmos
Interactive exhibits abound from understanding how Black Holes work to finding
your weight on other planets. The museum is housed in a large hall so no danger
of little Sarah disappearing. There is a games and puzzle room and a number of
large exhibits such as flying over a huge 3-D map of
Tenerife. Look out for the volcano!
An
excellent planetarium is also housed on the site.
English
versions of most information are provided.
The museum is located in
La Laguna, Calle Via Lactea
Corner of Avenido de los Menceyes and Camino de la Hornero
Cruz de Pieda exit from TF5
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre
Museum of Nature and Man
A wide
range of exhibits are to be found at this Museum in central Santa Cruz.
The
Gaunches, the original inhabitants of the Tenerife are featured fully including
a very popular mummies display. You can learn much about their way of life,
their art and their customs. Of course the history of the people on Tenerife
since the conquest of the island is also covered. You will also find exhibits
covering topics from agriculture to marine life.
Housed
in a converted hospital the building and interior now exudes style and grace.
There
are English translations at the entrance of each room but you may also like to
hire an audio guide in English from the reception desk.
This museum is in Santa
Cruz, Calle Fuente Morales
near to Plaza de España and the bus station.
Museo de la Historia de Tenerife
Tenerife
Museum of History
As you
would expect, this museum records the history of Tenerife and the Canaries from
the 15th to 20th centuries. The emphasis is very much on
post conquest society and developments. The museum is housed in one of the few
remaining 16th century buildings. It has been beautifully restored
to its original glory and is a joy to see in itself. Casa Lercaro was built by
a former Governor of Tenerife in 1593.
The
displays are all in Spanish but at Reception you can obtain an English booklet which
contains all the information you might need.
This is in La Laguna,
Casa Lercano, Calle San Agustin, 22,
near the Cathedral.
Museo de Antropologia
Museum of Anthropology
The final museum is located in the countryside on a 21000
square meter site. Indigenous plants abound and these are well complemented by
various tropical plants. Other aspects of country life are to be seen from wine
press to agricultural implements. In the house you can view traditional
artefacts from across the Canary Islands.
The house is another exercise in restoration done really
well. The Casa de Carta was built in the early years of the 18th
century. A country house set around a central patio.
This museum is difficult to get to without a car but well
worth the visit if your do have transport. One
and half meters along the TF16 between Valle de Guerra and Tacoronte.
Opening Times
All
museums operate to the same time table and admissions charges.
Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 7 pm Monday
closed.
Admission 3 €
Under 8´s free
Pensioners and students 1.50€
On Sundays admission is free.
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