Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria

A fantastic interactive exhibition describing the way humans have developed over the last 300,000 years. Loads of displays, fascinating artefacts and information. You can do it in an hour but we took 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The value at €6 is exceptional in our view. Not really somewhere for small children but interested teenagers should enjoy it. All displays in Spanish, English and French 👌👍

If you are in Santander be sure to visit this museum. It is beautifully curated and is one of the top two museums in Europe. It has something for everyone and the screens have a button you can press for English & French. There are videos as well as artefacts, quizzes and lots of things for children to do.

It's set up nicely, it warps you trough different periods in time, located in the centre it is easy to take a look inside. The visit will take you approx 45min. However, there are a few issues. First of all, the fee is 5 euro , and reduced price for certain categories. The price is really too high for what it is. Secondly, I spotted 3 mistakes in the translation to English, whilst this museum is already is around for multiple years they seem to neglected this aspect (something which for this price and prestige I don't think it's acceptable to make this many mistakes, and I didn't even look for mistakes). It is nice however that they tried to incorporate virtual reality, however also for this, if you do this. Do it good. Good part is that you can cross from 1 age to another, but it should be more clear thar you should follow the chronological pathway on the floor.

Contents and information on local Cantabrian archaeology and palaeontology are very professionally presented. Many novel presentation methods are used. The triple video projection and sensory stimuli reinforcing cooling and warming earth information are excellent. Some inscriptions are too dark to read easily. Touchable replicas of some items are included however more child-friendly content would be great

An outstanding museum and well worth a visit. Although it’s not particularly large I easily spent 2 hours there, a fascinating collection presented most effectively. The blend of artefacts many thousands of years old with modern architecture and presentation techniques really highlighted the exhibits, particularly the cave art which was fascinating. If you have the chance don’t miss it.

Easily the best museum I've ever been to. Not only is it hugely interactive and engaging in how it uses modern technology to tell beautiful stories of the rich history but the lay out is friendly to all in that there's multiple languages, kid friendly with floor indicators and the general lay out allows for a smooth movement through the museum. A must see! Learnt so much. Also special shout out to Oscar who showed such passion in his job, giving us great information and help at the start and end of the museum. No picture does it justice.

Loved it. Well curated exhibition of prehistoric humans and animals. Interactive, informative (Infoboxes in Spanish, French and English) with real bones. Free entry on Sunday

Well presented museum with English signage. Many interactive displays, all in working order (kind of uncommon in smaller museums, sadly). €4 entrance fee. Spent probably 90 minutes there. Pairs nicely with a visit to one of Cantabria's cave sites.