Antequera Museums
Antequera offers a variety of museums that reflect its cultural heritage, artistic traditions, and historical importance.
El museo municipal de Antequera
Housed in the 18th-century Palacio de Nájera. Its collections range from prehistoric times to the present day, with such outstanding pieces as the Efebo de Antequera, a bronze sculpture from the Roman Period. More>
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00
Address: Plaza del Coso Viejo, s/n, 29200 Antequera, Málaga
El Museo Conventual de las Descalazas
A visit to the Museo Conventual de las Descalzas (Convent Museum of the Discalced Nuns) houses a permanent collection of art preserved over the centuries by the Carmelite nuns. More>
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:30
- Saturday: from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 17:00 to 19:00
- Sunday: from 09:00 to 12:30
- 1st May: from 10:00 to 13:30
Address: Plaza de las Descalzas, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid
Museo del aceite - hojiblanca
The Museo del Aceite-Hojiblanca is dedicated to the area's olive oil production. Visitors can learn about the history of olive cultivation and traditional pressing methods in Andalusian culture.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: from 08:30 to 15:00
- Closed on public holidays
Address: Diseminado Poligono 265, 31, 29200 Antequera, Málaga
Museo de arte de la diputación
This Museo de Arte de la Diputación showcases works by artists and provides a platform for contemporary artistic expression in the area. It is housed in a late 18th-century building originally commissioned by Don Juan Manuel de Colarte y Lila.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 20:30
- Closed on Monday
Address: Calle Diego Ponce, 12, 29200 Antequera, Málaga
Archivo Histórico Municipal
The Archivo Histórico Municipal houses a large collection of historical documents, including manuscripts and printed books dating from the 15th to the 20th century, offering resources for researchers and historians.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00. Closed on weekends.
Address: Calle Cuesta de Barbacanas, 8, 29200 Antequera, Málaga