Archaeological and History Museum of Elche (MAHE)
Calle de la Diagonal del Palau, 7, 03202 Elx, Alicante Tel. +34 966 65 82 03
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The musuem occupies the restored buildings of the Palacio de Altamira or Alcazar de la Señoría at the heart of the city. Here you can learn about the rich history of Elche's origin to the present day including many artifacts, audiovisual shows, touch screens and panels to enhance the visitors experience. Artifacts include the Iberian cultural legacy with noteworthy works such as the pillar-stele, sculptures of bulls and Sphinxes and painted ceramics, all of them being some of the best examples of this culture found in Spain. There is an exact replica of the famous Iberian bust of the Dama of Elche with the original being displayd in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid.
Accross the street in the square is the Basílica of Santa Maria, built over the ruins of a mosque and featuring an ornate baroque portal and square towers, which you can visit inside and then climb the bell tower for some spectacular views over Elche.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday, from 10.00 to 18.00.Sundays and Public Holidays, from 10.00 to 15.00.
Closed 25th December and 1st January.
Rates:
General Admission: 3€Carnet Jove (Youth Pass), Senior Citizens and Large Families: 1.50€.Free Entry: On Sundays and for children (under 6 years), disabled people and people with reduced mobility
Santa Pola Castle-Fortress Museum
Plaça de la Glorieta, s/n, 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante Tel. 966 691 532
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The Castle is home to the Maritime and Fishing Musuems which present a history of Santa Pola, with three main themes: Fishing through the ages, Prehistory, the Iberians, the Roman Port and the history of the Castle-Fortress. There are also exhibits showing the typical homes in the 19th century and a recreation of the Mayor's office when the Town Hall of Santa Pola occupied the building in 1850.
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 19.00
Sunday: 11.00 to 13.00
Rates: Currently free Individual entry: € 3 Children (up to 3 years): free Children (from 4 to 16 years) students, youth card and pensioners: € 1.50 Groups (From 15 people per person): € 1.50
Combined ticket Aquarium and Museum of the Sea Individual ticket: € 5 Children (up to 3 years old): free Children (from 4 to 16 years old) students, youth card and pensioners: € 2.50 Groups (From 15 people per person): € 2.50
Combined ticket Sea Museum, Aquarium and Museum Ship Individual ticket: € 7 Children (up to 3 years old): free Children (from 4 to 16 years old) students, youth card and pensioners: € 3.50 Groups (From 15 people per person): € 3.50
Miniature Trains & Railway Museum (Torrellano)
ADIF, Muelle de mercancias estación ferrocarril RENFE, 03320 Torrellano, Alicante - (0034) 646 25 33 03
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Train circuit at 1/8 scale of the real train in which children and adults can travel. The traction of the trains is steam, thermal or electric. Travel time approximately 12 minutes including exit and entry maneuvers to the terminus station. €1.50 donation. The visit to the railway museum is free, with the possibility of a guided tour.
Only open on Saturdays 16:30 – 19:00