Place to visit
Museo Canario, Spain: what it is and when to go
Museo Canario is a museum in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union) · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Spain · Calle Doctor Verneau 2
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- LPA Gran Canaria Island, 19 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-14:00
- Website
- elmuseocanario.com
- Coordinates
- 28.09956, -15.41543
What it is and where
Museo Canario is a museum in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Las Palmas, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.09956, -15.41543; the nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, Gran Canaria Island), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo Canario is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:24
- FebPossible11:02
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:24
- JunBest time13:46
- JulPossible13:37
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Museums and art | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Museo Canario has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Las Palmas CathedralCathedral in Las Palmas, Canary Islands160 m
- House museum of Christopher ColumbusMuseum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria231 m
- Atlantic Center of Modern ArtModern artt gallery in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria237 m
- Mercado de VeguetaMarket390 m
- Parroquia de San Francisco de AsísLas Palmas de Gran Canaria church475 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo Canario?
It is a museum in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo Canario?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to Museo Canario?
The nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Las Palmas Cathedral, House museum of Christopher Columbus, Atlantic Center of Modern Art. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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