National Museum and Research Center of Altamira

The Altamira National Museum provides tourists with additional information about the Iberian peninsula's prehistoric history. You will learn about the various aspects of life in Altamira, such as the people's way of life, culture, art, and hunting tactics. The most remarkable aspect of this museum is a reproduction of the Altamira Cave, which was discovered in 1879 by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola. The theatre will be a rather unique experience because all of the walls have something to convey.

Visitors may participate in prehistoric technology classes inside the museum, and there is a permanent display called Times of Altamira, which exhibits artifacts from Altamira as well as those from other Cantabrian paleolithic caves including El Morn, El Juyo, and El Rascao. This display also includes the New Altamira Cave, or Neocave: an artificial reproduction of the ancient caverns designed to protect the originals from damage caused by a large flow of tourists.

Location: Avda. Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola s/n, 39330, Santillana del Mar Spain

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