Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando facts for kids
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| Location | San Fernando, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 36°27′59″N 6°11′42″W / 36.46633°N 6.19513°W |
| Type | museum  |
| Website | www |
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The Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando is a museum in San Fernando, Spain. It is located on Calle Real. This museum helps people learn about the interesting history of the city. It shows how San Fernando has grown and changed over many years.
The Museum Building's History
The building where the museum is today has a long history. It was first built in 1755. A wealthy merchant from Cadiz named Alonso Ortega y Muñiz had it constructed. For a long time, it was a private home. Later, starting in 1949, it became a clinic. This clinic was known as the Clinic Empresa Nacional Bazán or Palomo Clinic. The city of San Fernando later bought the building. It was officially opened as the Municipal Historical Museum on March 28, 1986.
What You Can See Inside
The museum has six main rooms for its exhibits. These rooms are set up in a special way. They show items in order from the oldest to the newest. This helps visitors see how things changed over time, all the way up to the 20th century. There is also a large main courtyard. This courtyard is used for special temporary exhibits. These temporary shows often feature new and exciting topics.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando para niños
