VISIT THE MUSEUM OF AMERICA

A museum unique in Europe
Opened in 1965, the Museo de América houses one of the most comprehensive collections devoted to pre-Columbian and colonial cultures. Its exhibitions cover a broad spectrum: archaeology, ethnography, sacred art and everyday objects.

Why visit?
The museum offers a fascinating immersion in the cultural diversity of the American continent. Among the major pieces: the famous Codex Trocortesianomayan statues, Aztec artefacts, gold ornaments and ancient maps illustrate how the world was seen after the discovery of the New World.

A brief history and anecdotes
The collections originally came from the Spanish expeditions to America and were assembled in various palaces before finding their place in this museum. Fun fact: the museum houses one of the finest collections of pre-Columbian gold coins in Europe.

What can you do there?
- Discover the galleries on pre-Columbian civilisations (Maya, Inca, Aztec)
- Look at old maps illustrating the Renaissance vision of America
- Admire the goldsmith's work and ritual objects
- Explore the temporary exhibitions on contemporary Latin American cultures
- Take advantage of an educational tour with interactive aids

Where is it?
📍 Avenida de los Reyes Católicos, 6, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Admission: approx. €3 (free on Sundays and certain public holidays)
- Allow around 2 hours for the full tour
- Accessible by metro (Moncloa and Islas Filipinas stations)
- Interesting for adults and children alike, thanks to the interactive features

To discover around
- Parc de l'Ouest and Temple of Debod
- Cerralbo Museum
- Moncloa district
- Complutense University of Madrid

Audioguide
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