National Museum of Roman Art
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
A brick-vaulted museum designed by Rafael Moneo, displaying statues, mosaics, and everyday objects excavated in Mérida; Spain's best museum of Roman art.
The National Museum of Roman Art opened in 1986. Its architecture draws inspiration from Roman brick vaulting. Beneath the tall arcades are statues excavated from the theatre, large mosaic floors, tombstones, and household items, and the basement level preserves the original Roman road and house remains. It sits opposite the theatre entrance and can be visited together with it, taking about 1.5 hours. The museum is closed on Mondays, and admission is free on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 09:30–20:00 (until 18:30 in winter); Sun 10:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Roman Theatre & Amphitheatre of Mérida
- Portico of the Municipal Forum
- Temple of Diana, Mérida
- Basilica of Saint Eulalia (Mérida)
- Los Columbarios
- Acueducto de San Lázaro
- Casa del Mitreo
- Arch of Trajan (Mérida)