Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria (MUPAC)
An archaeology museum in the city centre with bone carvings, stone tools and Roman-era Cantabrian stelae from the region's prehistoric caves.
MUPAC has been redisplayed in the underground space of the former market. It brings together finds from the many Palaeolithic caves of Cantabria, including bone and antler objects carved with animal figures, Magdalenian batons of command, stone tools, disc-shaped stelae of the ancient Cantabrians, and Roman-period artifacts. It is a good place to learn background before or after visiting Altamira or the Castillo Cave. Admission is inexpensive, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Jardines de Pereda & Paseo de Pereda
- Centro Botín
- Santander Cathedral
- Mercado de la Esperanza
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
- Gran Casino del Sardinero
- El Sardinero Beach
- Mataleñas Beach