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A Tenerife Holiday Has More to Offer Than You Think |
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Friday, 22 October 2004 |
If you are happy to while away your days on the beaches or around the
pools of Tenerife then that is fine but there are other things to do.
Like museums in the UK those on the island of Tenerife have had to move
with the times to keep themselves interesting and motivating. The four
I bring you to here have risen to the challenge and won. You will be
happy with your day out and so will the children.
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos (Museum of Science and the Cosmos)
Interactive
exhibits abound from understanding how Black Holes work to finding your
weight on other planets. The museum is housed in a large hall so no
danger of little Sarah disappearing. There is a games and puzzle room
and a number of large exhibits such as "flying over a huge 3-D map of
Tenerife. Look out for the volcano!
An excellent planetarium is also housed on the site.
English versions of most information are provided.
The museum is located in La Laguna
Calle Via Lactea
Corner of Avenido de los Menceyes and Camino de la Hornero
Cruz de Pieda exit from TF5
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (Museum of Nature and Man)
A wide range of exhibits are to be found at this Museum in central Santa Cruz.
The
Gaunches, the original inhabitants of the Tenerife are featured fully
including a very popular mummies display. You can learn much about
their way of life, their art and their customs. Of course the history
of the people on Tenerife since the conquest of the island is also
covered. You will also find exhibits covering topics from agriculture
to marine life.
Housed in a converted hospital the building and interior now exudes style and grace.
There
are English translations at the entrance of each room but you may also
like to hire an audio guide in English from the reception desk.
This museum is in Santa Cruz
Calle Fuente Morales
near to Plaza de EspaГ±a and the bus station
Museo de la Historia de Tenerife (Tenerife Museum of History)
As
you would expect, this museum records the history of Tenerife and the
Canaries from the 15th to 20th centuries. The emphasis is very much on
post conquest society and developments. The museum is housed in one of
the few remaining 16th century buildings. It has been beautifully
restored to its original glory and is a joy to see in itself. Casa
Lercaro was built by a former Governor of Tenerife in 1593.
The
displays are all in Spanish but at Reception you can obtain an English
booklet which contains all the information you might need.
This is in La Laguna
Casa Lercano, Calle San Agustin, 22, near the Cathedral.
Museo de Antropologia (Museum of Anthropology)
One and half meters along the TF16 between Valle de Guerra and Tacoronte.
The
final museum is located in the countryside on a 21000 square meter
site. Indigenous plants abound and these are well complemented by
various tropical plants. Other aspects of country life are to be seen
from wine press to agricultural implements. In the house you can view
traditional artefacts from across the Canary Islands.
The house is
another exercise in restoration done really well. The Casa de Carta was
built in the early years of the 18th century. A country house set
around a central patio.
This museum is difficult to get to without a car but well worth the visit if your do have transport.
Opening Times
All museums operate to the same time table and admissions charges.
Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 7 pm
Monday closed.
Admission 3 €
Under 8's free
Pensioners and students 1.50€
On Sundays admission is fee.
About the Author
Tony Garwood and his wife Jacquie Webber live in Tenerife. Here they
have run Apartments Tenerife for the last five years poviding holiday
accommodation at Castle Harbour in Los Cristianos..
www.apartments-tenerife-online.co.uk .
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