Alicante, a city with more than three thousand years of history, is a perfect tourist destination not only for lovers of the sun and beach but also for those who enjoy a variety of cultural activities. The city has nine museums where visitors can enjoy a number of exhibitions, throughout the year, relating to the culture of Alicante and other European cultures that visit the city.

Archaeological Museum in Alicante

The Provincial Archaeological Museum has collections of archaeology that range from the Palaeolithic to the Contemporary Modern Culture, taking a trip back in time through the history of Alicante. With modern audiovisual displays, the innovative museum is sure to keen you entertained.

The museum of the University of Alicante can be found at the campus of the university in San Vicente del Raspeig. Its purpose isn’t just to accommodate exhibitions, it is a place for diverse culture where you can enjoy music, theatre, cinema, photography and art. During the months of January and February you can visit the exhibition of “Retorno a los orígines” [Return to the origins] by Elvira Pinzano in the room ´Altamira`and the exhibition of “De un mundo a otro” [From one world to another], a collection of twenty-five images from the photographer François Poirier, a tribute to pregnant women.
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