Археологический музей Аликанте MARQ — прошлое, оживающее на экране

Alicante Archaeological Museum MARQ – the past brought to life on screen

MARQ — Alicante Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante) — is not just an exhibition space. It is a modern multimedia center where the history of ancient Spain is revealed with the help of 21st century technologies. One of the most striking museums of the Costa Blanca and the entire Valencian Autonomy, MARQ is definitely worth including in the route of Alicante.

🏛 A Brief History of the MARQ Museum

The Archaeological Museum of the Province of Alicante was originally founded in 1932 and was located in the provincial government building. But in the 2000s, the museum moved to a more spacious building adapted to modern perceptions - the former San Juan de Dios Hospital .

In 2004, MARQ received the prestigious European Museum of the Year (EMYA) award, the first such recognition for a museum in Spain. Today, MARQ is considered one of the most advanced archaeological museums in Europe .

📍 What to see in MARQ

The museum's exhibition covers all the main historical periods of the region:

  • Paleolithic and Neolithic
  • Iberian civilization
  • Ancient Roman period
  • Middle Ages
  • Modern era

But the main feature of MARQ is its interactive halls , where not only the finds are shown, but also the processes of archaeological excavations .

Halls by types of archaeology:

  • Underwater Archaeology - With Artifacts Found Off the Coast of Alicante
  • Field excavations - how research is carried out on land
  • Urban archeology - immersion into the ancient appearance of modern cities

🎯 Interesting facts about MARQ

  • The museum actively manages several ancient archaeological sites in the region , such as Lucentum , Illeta dels Banyets and La Cova de l'Or .
  • MARQ often hosts temporary international exhibitions , such as those on Ancient Egypt, the Maya or the Roman legions.
  • Most of the exhibits are equipped with multimedia panels, 3D models and interactive maps , making the visit interesting for both adults and children.
  • In 2024, the museum opened a large-scale exhibition , “Ciudades de Luz” , dedicated to the development of the ancient cities of Alicante.

🕒 Opening hours and useful information

  • Address : Plaza Dr. Gómez Ulla, s/n, 03013 Alicante
  • How to get there : MARQ-Castillo tram stop (lines L1–L4)
  • Opening hours :

Summer: 10:00–22:00 (Tue–Sat), 10:00–14:00 (Sun and holidays)

Rest of the year: until 19:00

✨ Why is it worth visiting?

If you are interested in history, architecture, culture and want to learn how the Costa Blanca has been formed over the millennia, visiting MARQ will be a real discovery . These are not dusty shop windows, but a living dialogue with the past through technology .

Planning a trip to the Costa Blanca?
Tempussit organizes individual and group tours of Alicante, Benidorm, Altea, as well as guided tours of MARQ and other museums in the region. Dive into the history of Spain with us!

📩 Contact us and start your journey through time!

📞 +34 607 39 88 34 ( WhatsApp / Telegram )

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