Archaeological Museum of Alicante facts for kids
| Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante Museu Arqueològic Provincial d'Alacant | |
Facade of the Archaeological Museum
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| Established | 1932 |
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| Location | Plaza Dr. Gómez Ulla, Alicante, 03013, Spain |
| Type | Archaeology museum |
| Public transit access | MARQ Station, Alicante Tram |
The Archaeological Museum of Alicante, often called MARQ, is a super cool museum in Alicante, Spain. It's not just any museum; it's a place where you can explore the past and learn about people who lived in this area long, long ago! In 2004, MARQ even won the European Museum of the Year Award, which is a really big deal! This happened after the museum moved into some beautifully fixed-up old hospital buildings.
Discovering the Past
The museum has eight special rooms, called galleries. In these galleries, you can see amazing things from different times in history. They use cool multimedia tools to help you imagine what life was like for people who lived here thousands of years ago. It's like stepping back in time!
What is Archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory. It looks at things people left behind. These can be tools, buildings, or even old trash! Archaeologists dig up these items to learn about how people lived, what they ate, and what their cultures were like. MARQ is full of these exciting discoveries.
A Special Award for MARQ
In 2004, the MARQ museum received the European Museum of the Year Award. This award is given to museums that are doing an amazing job. It shows that MARQ is a top museum in Europe. They earned it because they made learning about history fun and interactive for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Arqueológico de Alicante para niños
- List of museums in Spain
External links
- Museum website
- Archaeological Museum of Alicante within Google Arts & Culture
