Museum
Archaeological Museum of Granada
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The Archaeological Museum of Granada occupies the 16th-century Casa de Castril, a Renaissance palace with a richly decorated facade. Its collections span from the Paleolithic era to the Nasrid kingdom, offering a comprehensive look at the region's past. Highlights include Iberian pottery, Roman mosaics from nearby villas, and intricate Moorish ceramics and metalwork. The museum's layout guides visitors through chronological galleries, with informative displays in Spanish and English. The building itself is a highlight, featuring a Plateresque portal and a tranquil courtyard. This museum provides essential context for understanding Granada's layered history, from ancient settlements to the Islamic period that shaped the Alhambra.
Don't miss
- Iberian sculptures and votive offerings from the Bastetania region
- Roman mosaics and everyday objects from the ancient city of Ilíberis
- Nasrid ceramic tiles and metalwork from the Alhambra period
- Prehistoric tools and burial items from Granada's caves
- The Plateresque facade and Renaissance courtyard of Casa de Castril
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Archaeological Museum of Granada
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGranada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City4.9★ · 50 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAlhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces4.7★ · 3,253 travelers~3 hoursFrom$69 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Tour to La Alhambra de Granada from Malaga5★ · 40 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$178 per personSee dates →More attractions in Granada