Museum of Alhambra
Museum of Alhambra
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Steven A
2 contributions
Sept 2020
Staff will try to shepherd you out of museum before closing time approaches (the museum closes very early for some unknown reason).
One very rude member of staff stood there glaring at me for ten minutes as I was trying to enjoy the exhibits even though the speakers had just told me I had ten minutes left. Vile people.
One very rude member of staff stood there glaring at me for ten minutes as I was trying to enjoy the exhibits even though the speakers had just told me I had ten minutes left. Vile people.
Written 28 September 2020
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ömr
Murcia, Spain5 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
be careful when you choose the time because the time is not for the entry into the palace, it is for entrying to the nasrid palace. so confused with them and my ticket was for nothing. they didn't help me about that and i bought the ticket for nothing, i tried to explain that i am student and i am not from here, it is my last day in here. but they didn't care. i could go the another places.
a spanish personnel argued with me and he was very rude. he wouldn't know English so he was just smoking and saying something Spanish. but the other personnel was kind. but the rules about the nasrid palace is very strict.
i guarantee that you couldn't all places with your full ticket (that costs 14 euros) because they said to you you late i am sorry you have to go here before.
one star for personnels that didn't help , just said "pay again " to me and rude.
a spanish personnel argued with me and he was very rude. he wouldn't know English so he was just smoking and saying something Spanish. but the other personnel was kind. but the rules about the nasrid palace is very strict.
i guarantee that you couldn't all places with your full ticket (that costs 14 euros) because they said to you you late i am sorry you have to go here before.
one star for personnels that didn't help , just said "pay again " to me and rude.
Written 29 June 2020
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CP888
Petersfield76 contributions
Sept 2022
Visited mid Sept 22. Didn't prebook. Went straight up to buy tickets (but we were there early at opening time) with no queue. Under £30 for two of us to visit everything. Others in our group prebooked before the holiday and paid £80 per couple . I think they were rather miffed!
Written 14 November 2022
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Malcolm McD
Glasgow, UK438 contributions
Dec 2019
The Museum of Alhambra is in the Palacio de Carlos V in the Alhambra complex. The building is impressive but I think much more and interesting use could have been made of this huge space. Worth a very quick visit.
Written 6 January 2020
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA560 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a free museum within the structure of the palace to Carlos V. It was quite empty which honestly was nice given how absolutely hectic that area is. You do have to show your passport to get in but we had to show it so many times during our visit to Alhambra that it just became a reflex every time we entered a structure. Does not take very long and the respite along with the information presented was duly appreciated. Enjoy.
Written 9 November 2023
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Wikumj
Redhill, UK433 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This small museum exhibit in the Carlos Palace is easy to miss and I think a lot of visitors to the Alhambra would walk straight past. However it is an interesting and small museum, and it's great that it is free too. Definitely worth 30 minutes to wander through, for greater context about the history and art of the Alhambra; the information we learned here enriched the rest of the visit on the day.
Written 2 November 2024
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Raúl N
Antequera, Spain2,265 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The best way to visit part of the architectural complex of the Alhambra, in particular the Palace of Charles V, is by accessing this museum. It is located on the ground floor of the Imperial Palace and admission is completely free.
If you do not have a ticket, or the possibility of purchasing one, this visit could be a lesser evil and be able to see the palace in detail and part of the rooms in which this museum is housed.
As for the pieces on display, there are some of great historical and artistic value, as well as several samples of period tiles. They are all from Islamic culture.
If you do not have a ticket, or the possibility of purchasing one, this visit could be a lesser evil and be able to see the palace in detail and part of the rooms in which this museum is housed.
As for the pieces on display, there are some of great historical and artistic value, as well as several samples of period tiles. They are all from Islamic culture.
Written 22 October 2023
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KathyZWarsaw_Poland
Warsaw, Poland425 contributions
Dec 2021
The palace was gorgeous with intricate carving. There is lots of walking involved. Since we were there in December the gardens were not so good, but I am sure they are beautiful 10 months of the year.
Due to covid we had to arrive at a exact time which was enforced . This made the trip a bit stressful. Especially when they were checking passports, vaccination records and tickets 4 times throughout the visit.
Still it is a magnificent historical museum which should not be missed.
Due to covid we had to arrive at a exact time which was enforced . This made the trip a bit stressful. Especially when they were checking passports, vaccination records and tickets 4 times throughout the visit.
Still it is a magnificent historical museum which should not be missed.
Written 6 January 2022
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krstewart1
Connecticut94 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This is one of the most amazing pieces of architecture I have seen in a long time. Even better than Greece’s Parthenon, although I loved Greece. One thing to know is that you can go early if you have a timed ticket. We had a ticket for 430, but did not realize we could go early. park closes at 8 PM. So we didnt get to see everything because we got there late. go early, even before your time ticket so you can see all of the area. Not just the part that you have a ticket for. They were kicking us out at 8 PM, and we didn’t get to see everything. You cannot go back the next day.
Written 1 July 2024
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,691 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
This is a museum located in the ground floor of the Palace of Charles V (Palacio de Carlos V), not the Calat Alhambra (Alhambra Palace) itself.
It is a museum of Antiques of the Alhambra and Spanish-Moorish Art.
Admission to this museum is free. There are many interesting and amazing collections.
Unfortunately, most of the descriptions of the collections/ exhibitions are in Spanish. The Alhambra attracts millions of people around the world. It is difficult to understand why there is no English version of descriptions in this Museum.
It is a museum of Antiques of the Alhambra and Spanish-Moorish Art.
Admission to this museum is free. There are many interesting and amazing collections.
Unfortunately, most of the descriptions of the collections/ exhibitions are in Spanish. The Alhambra attracts millions of people around the world. It is difficult to understand why there is no English version of descriptions in this Museum.
Written 22 October 2013
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Hola, voy a visitar la ciudad en Navidad y siempre me han dicho que lo mejor es reservar la visita con anterioridad. El otro día echando un pequeño vistazo vi una web que ofrecía la visita a la Alhambra y por la tarde una visita a la ciudad, pero ahora no soy capaz de localizarlo, conocen alguna del estilo? Salía por unos 40€...
Written 23 October 2017
Idealmente toma las entradas con antelación. Si realmente deseas disfrutar y conocer La Alhambra, recomiendo un dia completo en ella. La Ciudad para otro dia pues es muy extensa y maravillosa... a veces hay sitios que no aparecen en una segunda búsqueda por lo tanto inténtalo con otras palabras claves
Written 24 October 2017
My Alhambra ticket is no longer valid ( I went yesterday). But I missed the museum. Can I enter the museum for free ? Or do I have to buy Alhambra ticket to be able to access the museum today ?
Also what time does it close ?
Thanks
Written 12 July 2017
I am pretty sure, you can enter the museum free even if you don't have a ticket to the Alhambra. I can't remember closing times, This STUPID site won't let me post a helpful url but fairly easy to find
WINTER SCHEDULES (15 OCTOBER-14 MARCH):
8.30 am to 6.00 pm. Wednesday to Saturday
8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Sunday to Tuesday
Monday closed
SUMMER SCHEDULES (15 MARCH-14 OCTOBER):
8.30 am to 8 pm. Wednesday to Saturday
8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Sunday to Tuesday
Monday closed
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS CLOSE:
January 1, "New Year's Day"
December 25, "Christmas Day"
Written 12 July 2017
My Alhambra ticket is no longer valid ( I went yesterday). But I missed the museum. Can I enter the museum for free ? Or do I have to buy Alhambra ticket to be able to access the museum today ?
Also what time does it close ?
Thanks
Written 12 July 2017
Museum was free. Included in the original Alhambra grounds fee.
Written 1 August 2018
I would like to book general tickets to see most parts of the Alhambra as we are a family group of mixed ages 10-70 but notice that the Ticketmaster ticket options are described in Spanish. We will aim to be there early in the morning. Can anyone tell me which one I should get? Many thanks.
Written 11 April 2017
Get the general admission ticket for 14 euros, this covers the gardens and the palace. Make sure you are early as I missed out on a ticket. I got there just before 10 and there were only a few tickets left which sold out very quickly.
Written 11 April 2017
Hallo Leny, bedankt voor de info! Probeer het op de site van getyouguide maar krijg op de site alleen dure kaarten met gids enzo!Ik kan de kaarten niet vinden van 14 euro! Kan je mijn nog tips geven wat ik moet doen! Ook Ronald bedankt via ticketmaster lukt t ook niet! Voel mij erg dom dat t niet lukt! De officiële site van Alhambra geven ze ook alleen met een gids aan! Please help me! Vast bedankt!
Written 8 March 2017
Iedereen geeft aan om tickets van tevoren te kopen online. Nu probeer ik het via de officiele website maar kom er niet uit! Of het is een ticket met guide en andere musea en bussen erbij (een card?) Kan iemand mij helpen hoe ik dit het beste kan bestellen online. En wat is de prijs? Moet ik meerdere tickets kopen voor het fort en het paleis en Generalife of is dat 1 ticket?
Wij gaan begin april dus probeer ik nu al tickets te krijgen. We helpt mij???
Written 7 March 2017
Wij hebben de 1e keer via onze reisorganisatie geboekt en de 2e keer het geluk gehad dat we tickets van iemand kregen voor de deur. wel heb je 2 soorten tickets 1x voor de tuin en 1x inclusief toegang tot het paleis dus kijk goed welke je hebt eb houd de tijd in de gaten. succes met je aanschaf en reis/bezoek.
Written 8 March 2017
Ciao e buon anno, guide in lingua non ci sono . Solo in inglese o spagnolo. Noi abbiamo utilizzato una guida in spagnolo, ma posso assicurarti che si comprendeva bene quello che spiegava.
Written 1 January 2017
is it necessary to book on line or can one just turn up in the hope of getting an entrada????
Written 21 January 2016
Best to book before you go; guest are limited to a specific number each day and the crowds can be numerous. We booked a guided tour and in my opinion was the best way to go. very personal, informative and worth every penny.
Written 23 January 2016
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