Art and culture
City of Cáceres Municipal Permanent Exhibition Hall
This museum was created for visitors to learn about Cáceres and its history
- Explore
- Sala de Exposición Permanente Municipal Ciudad de Cáceres
The essence of Cáceres
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 927 22 68 89
- Website address: www.ayto-caceres.es
- Opening times
WINTER
Tuesday-Saturday:
11am-2pm and 5-8pm.
Sundays and public holidays:
11am-2pm.
Closed on Mondays.
SUMMER
Monday-Friday:
10am-2pm.
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
- Fee
Free admission.
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This museum was created for visitors to learn about Cáceres and its history
If you would really like to discover Cáceres, its distinguishing features, and everything related to its festivities and its culture, then you simply must pay a visit to the City of Cáceres Municipal Permanent Exhibition Hall. It is located in the Casa Mirón, built in the 18th century and adjoining the wall which surrounds the city.
The exhibition consists of 13 rooms containing items from the city's heritage. Amongst the outstanding items you'll find a reproduction of the banner of Saint George; an antique polychromatic sculpture, also of Saint George; an historic painting of the Virgin of Peace and a collection of 15th century wooden royal seals. Also on display there are antique plans and collections of documents, gold and silverware, objects related to the fairs and festivities of the city, sculptures, paintings, posters, old photos, etc.
All the objects have been arranged with an educational purpose with school visits in mind so that the children can get to know the history of the city better.
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- Origin:
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- 17th century
- Construction:
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- Manor or noble house
- Art period:
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- Baroque
- Period in history:
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- Various periods
- Name:
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- Municipal museum
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Accessible elevator
- Guide for disabled people
- Adapted rooms
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Adapted educational materials
- Access ramps
- Adapted route for disabled people
- Assisted bathroom service
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
- Toilet with support rails
Services:
- Facilities for Disabled
- Conference Room
- Guided Tours
Theme:
- Art and culture
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