The museum connects today’s city with the province’s history. Archaeological and art collections deserve their own visit rather than just an entrance photograph. Choose a few objects and discover where they came from. Check open galleries: a collection is not necessarily displayed in full and some works may be on loan.
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. Opening and access may change. The walk does not include admission; allow extra time for interiors. Routes have not been audited for accessibility.
Plan this visit
Explore mining history indoors too
The museum collection highlights a Roman waterwheel from Riotinto, used to drain mines. If it is on display during your visit, look at how its shape served that task: it offers a counterpoint to the pier’s industrial landscape.
Choose a thread to follow
For a short visit, we suggest choosing archaeology or fine art before starting. The former focuses on the history of settlements; the latter on artistic expression. A theme helps you study a few objects closely instead of collecting rooms.
Bookings and displayed works
Check the official visitor information when travelling as a group: specific booking conditions apply. Check current exhibitions too. Collection ownership does not guarantee that a work is displayed that day; the city walk and museum visit need separate time.
