Museums in Granada

La Alhambra Museum

Housed in the Palace of Carlos V, within the Alhambra, this museum contains outstanding Hispano-Moorish works of art from the 9th to the 16th centuries, including ceramics, wood, plaster, and metals.
In addition, there is a section of Oriental Moorish art.
Palace of CArlos V. Alhambra.
Microbus-Alhambra. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 2:30pm
Telephone: 958 22 62 79

Museum of Fine Arts

This museum preserves important works of art starting from the 16th century, including pieces by Alonso Cano and Machuca. Especially noteworthy is the sculpture El Entierro de Cristo (The Burial of Christ) by Jacobo Florentino. Other art objects from former convetns and churches in Granada can also admired.
Palace of Carlos V. Alhambra.
Microbus-Alhambra. Open: Summer (April through September): Tuesday 2:30pm to 7:45pm. Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 7:45pm. Sunday 9am to 2pm. Winter (October through March): Tuesday 2:30pm to 6pm. Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm. Sunday 9am to 2pm.
Telephone: 958 22 48 43

Royal Chapel Museum

This museum houses important works of great historical and artistic value, including the crown and scepter of Queen Isabella and a priceless collection of panels from the Flemish School, a gift from the Queen to Granada.
Cathedral. Buses 3, 4 & 8.
Open: 10am to 1pm and 3:30pm to 6pm. From April to September afternoon hours are 4 to 7pm.
Telephone: 958 22 92 39

Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation

A collection of decorative arts, important archeological artifacts, and some works by the Granada-born painter José María Rodríguez-Acosta are on display.
Callejón del Niño del Royo, Microbus-Alhambra.
Advanced booking for visits is necessary. Open: 10am to 1:30pm.
Telephone: 958 22 74 97

Archeological Museum

A collection of artifacts from prehistoric to Tartessian, Phoenician and Iberian cultures.
Carrera del Darro, 41.
Microbus-Albaicín. Open: Tuesday 3pm to 8pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 8pm, Sunday 9am to 2:30pm.
Telephone: 958 22 56 40

Other important Museums:

- Casa de los Pisa Museum.
- House-Museum of Manuel de Falla.
- House-Museum of Federico García Lorca.
- Science Park.

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