Cordoba · Centro, Corredera and Victoria
Archaeological Museum
A museum in a Renaissance palace, covering Córdoba from prehistory through the Roman and Islamic periods. It is a good rainy-day stop and has pieces from Medina Azahara.
- 2 h
- €1.50
- Booking: not needed
- Centro, Corredera and Victoria
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The museum is in a Renaissance palace on Plaza de Jerónimo Páez. Its rooms are arranged by period, from prehistoric tools through Roman mosaics and sculpture to the Hispano-Muslim collection with items from caliphal Córdoba. It is a quieter visit than the big monuments.
What to look for
- Roman mosaics and sculpture
- Caliphal pieces from Medina Azahara
- The Renaissance palace building
- The collection from prehistory to the Islamic period
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:45 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–3:00 pm | last entry 2:45 pm |
From 16 September to 15 June: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 21:00, Sunday and holidays 9:00 to 15:00. From 16 June to 15 September: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, except Mondays before a holiday (holiday hours), and on 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. Entry is allowed until 15 minutes before closing.
Source: Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba (Junta de Andalucía), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €1.50. Entry is free for accredited EU citizens and 1.50 euros for other visitors. Groups of 10 or more must reserve.
Getting there
It is on Plaza de Jerónimo Páez, about 5 minutes on foot from the Mezquita.
Tip
If you plan to go to Medina Azahara, see this museum first or afterwards for the finds in context. It is large enough to fill a wet afternoon.