Museo de León, León

Name: Museo de León
Address: Plaza Santo Domingo 8, León, 24002, Spain
Telephone: +34 987 23 64 05

#9 among attractions in León

Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of León, located in the Plaza de Santo Domingo in the city of León, is the oldest museum in the province and is dedicated to narrating the history of the province through Archaeology, Art and Ethnography. Inaugurated in 1869, although it was founded from the activity of the Provincial Commission of Monuments of León in the context of the 19th century Disentailment, since 2007 it is located in the well-known Pallarés Building, in the centre of the city. It also has two annexes: the Roman Villa of Navatejera, in the town of Navatejera, and the former Convent of San Marcos, which is the historical headquarters of the Museum.

Coordinates: 42°35'55"N, 5°34'16"W

Address

Plaza Santo Domingo 8León 24002 Spain

Contact

+34 987 23 64 05

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Museo de León – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: León Cathedral, MUSAC, Casa Botines, Convento de San Marcos.

~1260 ftE
Iconic stained-glass windows and a museum
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Contemporary art in avant-garde gallery
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0.6 miW
Gothic-style 16th-century church
Convento de San Marcos, León
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~210 ftSE
Forts and castles, Palace
Palacio de los Guzmanes, León
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~880 ftN
Medieval church with pantheon and museum
Basílica de San Isidoro, León
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0.4 miNW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Baroque architecture
San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva, León
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0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Concert hall
Auditorio Ciudad de León, León
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0.8 miW
Garden, Park
Parque de Quevedo, León
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~1020 ftN
42°36'5"N • 5°34'17"W
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City wall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de León open?

Museo de León is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 am

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de León?

Nearby attractions include Casa Botines, León (1 min walk), Palacio de los Guzmanes, León (2 min walk), Iglesia de San Marcelo, León (2 min walk), Basílica de San Isidoro, León (5 min walk).

How to get to Museo de León by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de León:

Bus

Santo Domingo • Lines: 11, 8 (1 min walk)
Padre Isla, 2 • Lines: M6B (2 min walk)

Train

León (16 min walk)