Museum of León
Museo de León
A provincial archaeology and history museum with León Kingdom artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages, including the Carrizo Ivory Christ
The Museum of León occupies a modern building near Plaza de San Marcelo and presents the history of the León region in order, from the Palaeolithic through the Roman Legion, Visigothic and Mozarabic periods, to the medieval Kingdom of León. Its highlight is the 11th-century Romanesque ivory Carrizo Christ. Also on display are Roman inscribed stones, medieval gold and silverwork, and religious art. Admission is about €1, free on weekends, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is a two-minute walk from Casa de Botines.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–14:00 & 16:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Casa Botines
- Basilica of San Isidoro & Royal Pantheon
- Barrio Húmedo
- Plaza del Grano
- León Cathedral
- Plaza Mayor
- Walls of León
- Convent of San Marcos