Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha
Museo Paleontológico de Castilla-La Mancha
A dinosaur museum in the new town, displaying Cretaceous dinosaur fossils found locally in Cuenca along with reconstruction models.
Cuenca province is an important dinosaur fossil site in Spain, and Las Hoyas and other sites have yielded many Cretaceous fossils. The museum displays the sauropod dinosaur unique to the region, which is named after Cuenca, fossils of early bird ancestors, and large reconstruction models, making it a good choice for families. It sits in the new town below the old town and is within walking distance. Closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–14:00, 16:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Mangana Tower
- Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha
- Museum of Cuenca
- Hanging Houses of Cuenca
- Museum of Spanish Abstract Art
- Júcar Gorge
- Diocesan Museum of Cuenca
- Plaza Mayor of Cuenca