Gran Canaria Museums

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria Modern Art Centre

The Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM) has become a major reference to the cultural life of the Canarians, since its inauguration in 1989.
Besides the temporary exhibitions offered within the activities program, the Center has a permanent exhibition related to its own collection, photography and design.

Address: Los Balcones, 9, 11 y 13. 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: +34 928 311824 - Fax: +34 928 321629 - E-mail: info@caam.net
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 21.00 - Sundays - 10.00 to 14.00 - Mondays and Holidays - Closed.

Museo Canario

The Canary Islands Museum is a scientific and cultural institution founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1879 by a small number of citizens from the local bourgeoisie. The outstanding figure among this small group of social and cultural personalities of the time was Mr Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, a doctor educated abroad who had a taste for historical and anthropological studies.

The group's intention, as expressed in the constituent statutes, was to "set up a museum where objects belonging to the natural sciences, archaeology and the arts will be collected and exhibited in their corresponding sections; and a Library where to collect and preserve all the old and modern works of literature; in both cases paying special attention to matters related to the province and, above all, to this island of Gran Canaria".

Address: Calle Doctor Verneau, 2. Vegueta 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: +34 928 336800 - Fax: +34 928 336801 - E-mail: info@elmuseocanario.com
Opening hours: - Museum, Temporary Exhibitions and Shop - Monday to Friday - 10.00 to 20.00
Saturdays and Sundays- 10.00 to 14.00
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Sioux City at the Gran Canaria

Teepes from the Sioux City at Gran Canaria

This is a recreation of the Wild West, with gunfights, Wild West barbecue, saloon gals, sheriff can can, and country & western music.

This is the biggest attraction both for big and small… Meet mythical warriors like White Herb and cowboys such as Doc Holiday. You will really feel as though you are in the legendary West!

Ride back into the days of the "roaring West" and find yourself in the middle of a bank hold up or a sudden shootout between cold-blooded cowpokes and the lawman of Six Gun.
Some of the attractions are 'duel until death', 'bank robbery', 'saloon fight', rodeo, 'town square hanging', 'Indian rain dance', Mexican lasso experts and doing acrobatics with whips and knives, among many others.

Address: Cañon del Aguila – San Agustín, Gran Canaria
Tel: +34 928 762573 - Fax: +34 928 141158 - E-mail: pp@aspro-ocio.es
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 - Closed on Mondays.

Casa de Colón (Christopher Columbus house)

Main entrance of Casa Coolon at Gran Canaria

The Casa de Colón is a cultural institution, opened to public since 1951. Its working area is based on the study, investigation and divulgation of the history of the Canaries and their relationship with America.

This institution includes a Museum with 13 permanent exhibition rooms, a library and study centre, as well as several spaces reserved for temporary activities, such as lectures, seminars and exhibitions.It brings into focus four themes: America before the Discovery, Columbus and his voyages, The Canaries and the Atlantic.

Address: Calle Colón, 1 – 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: +34 928 312 373 - Fax: +34 928 331 156
E-mail: casacolon@granca.step.es
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 9.00 to 19.00 - Saturdays and Sundays - 9.00 to 15.00
Closed on the 22nd of May, 24th and 31st of December..