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MARQ – Archeology Museum of Alicante

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Created in 1932, this museum was moved into the building of the former San Juan de Dios provincial hospital in 2002. It is the most distinguished of all Alicante museums. Due to its fascinating avant-garde design and the use of modern audiovisual techniques, the museum was awarded the European Museum of the Year prize in 2004.

Its collection consists of more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites. You can take a journey through the history of Alicante area from the Stone Age, passing Iberian and Roman eras, to the medieval times. In addition, you can watch educational movies of high didactic value in each of the thematic rooms.

Besides the permanent exhibition, MARQ museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions. This year, from the 2nd of April to the 13th of October 2009, you can meet with the everlasting ancient aesthetics and enjoy The Beauty of the Body (La Belleza del Cuerpo). It is a product of cooperation between MARQ and the British Museum, showing masterpieces of Greek art, like the Discobolus of Myron.

MARQ - Archaeology Museum of Alicante

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday and holidays: 10:00 – 14:00
Closed on Monday all day long.

Prices:
MARQ: 3 euros
Lucentum (Tossal): 2 euros
Illeta (in Campello): 2 euros
MARQ + Tossal + Illeta: 4 euros

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