Museums in Cáceres

Museums & Culture

This collection highlights the cultural heritage of Cáceres, spanning from the Paleolithic era to the present day. It features the prehistoric Cave of Maltravieso, known for ancient stenciled hand paintings, and the Cueva de Santa Ana, a Middle Pleistocene archaeological site. The city's history is preserved in the Museo de Cáceres, which houses an 11th-century Almohad cistern. Contemporary art is represented by the Helga de Alvear Museum’s vast collection and the Museo Vostell Malpartida, located in a former 18th-century wool washing station.

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Museo Vostell Malpartida

Founded in 1976 by artist Wolf Vostell, this museum is housed in a former 18th-century wool washing station. It features Fluxus art and large-scale installations integrated into the granite landscape of the Los Barruecos natural monument.

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Cáceres Museum

A museum set in two beautiful historical buildings is worth visiting even if only for them. Displays exhibits related to the local history.

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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear

This museum houses one of Europe’s most significant private contemporary art collections. The facility combines the 1913 'Casa Grande' with a modern extension designed by Emilio Tuñón, showcasing works by artists such as Ai Weiwei and Olafur Eliasson.

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Cave of Maltravieso

The Cave of Maltravieso in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, was discovered in 1951.

Cueva de Santa Ana

An archaeological and paleontological site containing evidence of human occupation from the Middle Pleistocene. Findings include stone tools and animal fossils that document early hominid activity in the Calerizo de Cáceres region.