The Museum of the Americas (Museo de América) is a national museum that holds artistic, archaeological and ethnographic collections from the American continent, ranging from the Paleolithic period to the present day. Although there are more famous museums in Madrid this one, for sure, deserves a visit.
As an institution, The Museum of the Americas was founded in 1941 under general Franco, although the idea of creating a museum to hold the items carried to Spain by the conquistadores goes as back as Cardenal Cisneros. In 1962 it was definitively moved to its current venue, in the Moncloa neighborhood, that was built - architects: Luis Moya and Luis Martínez Feduchi - to hold the collection. The permanent exhibit is divided into five thematical areas.
"Groups, Tribes, Chiefdoms, and States," focuses on the social structure of the various peoples of the Americas. Another display outlines the various religions and gods associated with them. Also included is an entire exhibit dedicated to communication, highlighting written as well as nonverbal expressions of art.
The Colombian gold collection and some shrunken heads are very impressive.
Address
Avenida de los Reyes Catolicos, 6, Madrid, Spain
Tel: 91-549-2641
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