Valencia History Museum facts for kids
| Museo de historia de Valencia | |
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| Established | May 7, 2003 |
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| Location | C/ Valencia, 42 Mislata, Valencia, Spain |
The Valencia History Museum (called Museo de historia de Valencia in Spanish) is a special place where you can travel through the history of the city of Valencia, Spain. Opened on May 7, 2003, its goal is to teach visitors about Valencia's past in a fun and interesting way. The museum, also known as MhV, mixes old artifacts with cool modern technology to bring the city's story to life.
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The Museum's Mission
The Valencia History Museum was created to tell the complete story of the city, from when it was first founded to today. It uses amazing objects from Valencia's past, including archaeological treasures, art, and important documents.
The museum doesn't just show you dates and famous people. It helps you understand what life was like for everyday people. You can learn about the society, economy, and ideas that shaped Valencia over hundreds of years. Because of its creative approach, the museum was named the "Cultural Project of the Year" in 2003.
A Special Building with a History
The museum is located in a very unique building. It was once Valencia's first underground tank for drinking water! It was built in 1850 and was the first of its kind in Spain. The building is made entirely of brick and is a great example of 19th-century industrial architecture. The city restored this historic building to turn it into the museum you can visit today.
Even though the museum isn't in the oldest part of the city, it's easy to get to. It's located near a large park called Parque de Cabecera, which connects to the city center.
What You Can See Inside
The main exhibit at the museum takes you on a journey through Valencia's history. The story is divided into eight different time periods, like chapters in a book.
- Valentia (138 B.C. – 711 A.D.) - The Roman city.
- Balansiya (711–1238) - The city under Moorish rule.
- Valencia in the Middle Ages (1238–1519) - A time of knights and kingdoms.
- From the “Germanías” to the “Nueva Planta” (1519–1707) - A period of conflict and change.
- Borbonicus Municipality (1707–1833) - The city under a new royal family.
- The City of Steam (1833–1917) - The industrial age arrives.
- Truncated Modernity (1917–1975) - A difficult time in the 20th century.
- The Valencia We Have Known (1975–2003) - The city becomes the modern place it is today.
Bringing History to Life
Each section has a collection of objects, art, and documents from that time. You can see everything from ancient treasures to old toys and posters. The items were chosen to help you imagine what life was really like.
In the middle of each section, special displays recreate scenes from the past. You can watch short films about everyday life and learn about the people who lived in Valencia long ago. It's like a mix between a museum and a movie theater!
Interactive Fun
The museum has some amazing technology to make your visit even more exciting.
- The Time Machine: This virtual reality experience lets you fly over Valencia and see how it looked at any point in its 2,200-year history. You can pick a time period and explore the city from a bird's-eye view.
- The Mediateca: This is a media library where you can relax. You can listen to poetry and music from different eras, look at old photographs of the city, or read books about Valencia's history.
The museum also has temporary exhibits that change regularly, so there is always something new to see.
Image Gallery
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The Treasure of Cheste, an ancient collection of gold items.
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Showcases displaying items from the Balansiya period.
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A detailed model of a Roman meal.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de historia de Valencia para niños
