Museum of Cádiz facts for kids
| Museo de Cádiz | |
Zurbarán room
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| Established | 1835 (Museum of Fine Arts) 1877 (Museum of Archaeology) 1970 (merger) |
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| Location | Plaza de Mina s/n Cádiz Spain |
| Type | Fine art, Contemporary art, Archaeology, Ethnography |
| Key holdings | Zurbarán, Murillo, Rubens |
The Museum of Cadiz is a super interesting place in Cádiz, Spain. It's a special museum where you can discover both ancient history and beautiful art. It was created in 1970 by joining two older museums together.
This museum has three floors, each with different cool things to see. On the ground floor, you'll find amazing archaeological finds. The first floor is all about art, and the second floor has a unique collection of puppets! If you are a citizen of the European Union, you can visit for free.
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How the Museum Started
The idea for this museum began way back in 1835. At that time, many artworks were taken from a monastery. These included famous paintings by Zurbarán, which came from the Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera. Other important artists like Murillo and Rubens also had their works added to the collection.
Growing Collections
Over the years, the art collection kept growing. This was partly thanks to the city's Academy of Fine Arts, which focused on art styles like romanticism and neoclassicism. Then, in 1877, something exciting happened: a very old Phoenician sarcophagus was found in a shipyard in Cádiz! This led to the creation of the Archaeological Museum.
Joining Forces
Even though the art and archaeology museums shared the same building, they were separate for a long time. It wasn't until 1970 that they officially became one big museum. Since 1980, the building has been getting updates and improvements, planned by an architect named Javier Feduchi.
What You Can See Inside
The Museum of Cadiz has a wide variety of items for you to explore.
Art Collections
Besides the 19th-century paintings, the art section also features modern art. These newer pieces have been given to the museum by the Junta de Andalucía, which is the regional government.
Ancient Discoveries
The archaeology part of the museum has also received many gifts, especially old coins. You can see many prehistoric items found in Southern Andalusia. However, because of the local history, there aren't many artifacts from the Middle Ages.
The Puppet Collection
One of the most unique parts of the museum is the "Tía Norica" puppet collection. These puppets were used in the famous Carnival of Cádiz, a big festival in the city. The government bought this special set of puppets to keep them safe and show them to everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Cádiz para niños
- List of museums in Spain
External links
- Museum of Cádiz at Spain.info
