Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Extremadura, Spain

4.5 (1.904 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Extremadura History Museums

Nice collection of antiquities

I’m guessing this museum might have been created, as a result of the findings from an archaeological dig. I think it is meant to be a display of whatever ancient Roman relics were found in this specific area. I, unfortunately, left feeling it was incomplete. However, My personal favorite exhibits were the craft implements and the oil lamps. Certain handy little helpful implements we might take for granted today are on display and were probably very important items in Roman times. Also, whenever I think of oil lamps, I think of a good size oil lamp hanging on a wall. These oil lamps, on display, were tiny little handheld “jobbers” the Romans probably had to carry around at night.
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Address

Calle Jose Ramon Melida 2, 06800 Merida Spain

Mobile

+34 924 31 16 90

Website

http://www.mecd.gob.es/mnromano/el-museo/pasado-presente-futuro.html;jsessionid=206C8C4D7854F0F89350DD3018BCF4CD

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4redhead_roaming 5:00 PM Jan 29, 2023
Amazing Mosaics!
We came here on Tuesday, May 17th, in the late morning. We hadn't planned on going here but since it was free and we were waiting on something nearby to start, we figured we'd swing through. We have a large double-wide stroller and we were easily able to take the elevators up each floor. We didn't have a lot of time (plus twin 1.75 year olds) so there wasn't a lot of stopping to read signs but we admired all the beautiful pottery and such. I especially loved all the mosaics that they had obviously reassembled to display here.
4ArtsyGalBaltimore 5:00 PM Jun 16, 2022
Amazing Glimpse in Roman's Past at the Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
Stopped over at Merida on our return to Madrid from Seville. This museum is quite impressive. If you are interested in Roman history, take the time to visit this modern museum housing the past. It is spacious with exhibits of a broad range of statues, mosaics and artifacts like ceramics or ancient coins. Not sure if there is an English guide, but would advise getting it if you attend. The large scale mosaics are to be envied by other ruin sites. More excavation underway below the facility. Our visit was relatively quiet with other visitors who were Spanish senior or high school groups. Great gift shop.