Museum of Guadalajara facts for kids

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Museum of Guadalajara

Museo de Guadalajara
Museum's facade
Established	1838
Location	Palacio del Infantado, Guadalajara, Spain
Type	Archaeological museum, fine art museum, ethnographic museum
Owner	General State Administration

The Museum of Guadalajara (called Museo de Guadalajara in Spanish) is a special place in Guadalajara, Spain. It is owned by the Spanish government. This museum first opened in 1838. That makes it the oldest museum of its kind in any Spanish province! It has different sections. You can see fine art, old items from history, and things that show how people lived long ago. Since 1973, the museum has been located inside the beautiful Palacio del Infantado.

History of the Museum

The Museum of Guadalajara was created by a special rule from the King in May 1837. It officially opened on November 19, 1838. The museum was first located in a building called the Convent of La Piedad.

Over the years, the museum moved to several different places. These included the Palace of El Infantado, the old convent of La Concepción, and even back to La Piedad. It also spent some time in the Palace of the Provincial Deputation. After many years of moving around, the museum finally opened again. It found its permanent home at the Palacio del Infantado on July 11, 1973.

In 1984, the way the museum was managed changed. The Regional Government of Castile-La Mancha took over its management. However, the Spanish State still owns the museum and its collections.

What You Can See: The Collection

The Museum of Guadalajara shows many interesting items. These items come from the province of Guadalajara. The museum organizes its collection into three main sections.

• Fine Arts: This section displays beautiful paintings and sculptures. These artworks show different styles and periods.
• Archaeology: Here, you can see very old objects. These items were found from past civilizations. They help us learn about ancient times.
• Ethnography: This part of the museum shows how people lived in the past. It includes tools, clothing, and other items from daily life.

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  This is a clay brazier from Herrería. It is about 2,600 years old.

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  A Roman-era statue of a woman. It was found near the Palace of the Dukes of Medinaceli in Cogolludo. It is from the 2nd century.

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  This plasterwork has Hebrew writing on it. It came from Molina de Aragón and is from the 14th century.

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  The tomb of Doña Aldonza de Mendoza. It is from the monastery of Lupiana and dates back to the 15th century.

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  The Virgin of the Milk, painted by Alonso Cano. This artwork is from the 17th century.

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  Saint Jerome Painting, thought to be by Romulo Cincinato. It came from the Monastery of San Bartolomé.

See also

In Spanish: Museo de Guadalajara para niños