National Archaeology Museum, Madrid

The National Archeological Museum in Madrid is a storehouse of artifacts from prehistoric times to the Renaissance period. Most of the treasures in the museum were collected from churches and monasteries. Those who would like to understand the history and culture of Spain and Europe should visit this museum in Madrid.

The most popular attraction in the Madrid National Archeological Museum is the replica of the prehistoric cave paintings that features bison, horses and boars. These arts were discovered from Altamira, Cantabria and are now located underground in the garden. The other attraction includes the bust of a wealthy Iberian woman of 5th century B.C. The Visigothic votive crowns dating from 8th century are other popular collections.

The Madrid Archeological museum also holds finds from Rome, Ibiza and Paestum and includes statues of Tiberius. The Islamic collections and the Renaissance collections are just outstanding showcasing a wide spectrum of cultural aspects in Spain.

The archeological museum in Madrid shares it's building with National Library and founded in 1867 by a Royal Decree of Isabella II and moved in 1895 to its present premises in the National Library. After the Museo del Prado National Archeological Museum is Madrid's most important museum.