Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers a wide cultural offer for you to make a real journey through the history of art. In
The most important art and cultural centers
In LOCK & enjoy! we propose a list of cultural activities and centers to go to so that you can choose the ones you prefer.
Columbus House
The Museum of the Discovery of America is located in the center of Las Palmas, more specifically in the historic center.
This museum has a total of 13 exhibition rooms that are focused on the history of the Canary Islands in all its extension and the historical relationship with America. If you are a history lover, it is the ideal place to discover the Canary and American culture before the Europeans arrived to those lands.
As a curious fact, this house was owned by the first governors of Gran Canaria. In addition, it was also the home of Christopher Columbus during the stopovers he made on his various voyages to America.
The entrance fee is very economical, since it is only 4 €, although there are discounts for seniors over 65 and students.
Canary Island Museum
This museum is of monographic character, that is to say, it is only focused on the aboriginal population that existed on the island of Gran Canaria. It was a human group of Berber origin that inhabited from the change of era until the fifteenth century.
The museum is divided into the following areas:
- Permanent exhibitions. These are the exhibitions that are always permanent and deal with different themes: magic and religious world, paleopathologies and funerary world, ceramic technology, etc.
- Fund of Archaeology of Gran Canaria. It is made up of an innumerable amount of materials that constitute an obligatory reference for the study of the pre-Hispanic society of the Canary Islands.
- We recommend that you visit the museum’s website to keep abreast of temporary exhibitions.
La Regenta Art Center
The doors of this museum have been open since 1987, therefore, it has become a reference in terms of art and culture. The architectural style of the building is art deco, noted for its great clarity and simplicity.
It is a public institution focused on contemporary art. As it has a public character, the activities are free of charge.
We love the interior of the building, as there is a large inner courtyard formed by galleries. The vast majority of visitors point out that the style is very similar to traditional Canarian houses. Among the highlights are permanent and temporary exhibitions.
However, the most striking activity that allows the promotion of knowledge of this art is the organization of educational activities for schools. On the other hand, there is a space for the production of visual arts. The aim is to provide young people with a series of spaces in which they can develop their creative and inspirational potential.
Pérez Galdós House Museum
The novelist Benito Pérez Galdós is a reference for the Canary Islanders, since he was born in Las Palmas. For this reason, the city houses the house museum so that those who wish to know a little more about the life of this historical figure.
It is a building where the novelist lived his childhood and youth. It is a very interesting visit, since you can see first hand the Canarian domestic architecture, more specifically in the central courtyards.
Near the house where the playwright was born, there is another building that houses a center for his studies. It is a repository of the documentary collection, as well as a room for researchers and rooms for conferences and courses.
You have a wide schedule to visit this museum, since it is open every day in the morning and afternoon.
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
It is located in an architectural complex near the cathedral of Santa Ana, more specifically in the Patio de los Naranjos. It is a cloister dating from the seventeenth century, a symbol of the traditional Canarian style.
If you like the religious heritagethis museum is a must visit. It is made up of an important collection (sculptures, paintings, objects, etc.). The works of art are typical of Canarian artists, however, there are also pieces of the Flemish school.
Atlantic Center of Modern Art (CAAM)
This cultural enclave is another of the most proud and recognized references in the capital, since it was opened in 1989. The building that houses it preserves most of the structure of the eighteenth century, being its inner courtyard the most characteristic architectural note.
The objective of its exhibitions is to make known the art of the Canary Islands. The difference with respect to the rest of museums is that here are exhibited works related to Africa, America and Europe.
It consists of permanent rooms with pieces by well-known Canarian artists such as Manolo Millares, Genovés or Canogar.
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Elder Museum of Science and Technology
In this center, science and technology go hand in hand to create an innovative space that serves as a bridge between scientists and citizens.
It is located in a building of more than 4,500 square meters. Among these facilities there are conference rooms, exhibitions, modules and workshops. But the most striking feature is a greenhouse with ecosystems and innovative crops, as well as a large-format movie theater.
Interaction is the key that dominates the entire space, as it allows visitors to touch and experience.
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