{"id":745,"date":"2025-07-09T15:38:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/museoscanarias.com\/gran-canaria-museums\/casa-africa-las-palmas\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:38:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:38:18","slug":"casa-africa-las-palmas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/museoscanarias.com\/en\/gran-canaria-museums\/casa-africa-las-palmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The meeting point for African culture and art in the heart of Las Palmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Headquarters in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Casa \u00c1frica, located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a public consortium created to bring Africa and Spain closer together<\/strong>, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen relations between both. Inaugurated in 2007, this institution serves as a cultural, social, economic, and political bridge<\/strong>, offering an open space for dialogue and collaboration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its headquarters include a media library, exhibition halls, reading areas, and an auditorium, making it a dynamic and vibrant place. With the motto \u201cAfrica and Spain, closer every day\u201d,<\/strong> Casa \u00c1frica organizes activities such as exhibitions, film series, literary presentations, conferences, and exchange programs, while also promoting digital diplomacy and economic development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than just a cultural center, Casa \u00c1frica is a platform that connects institutions, artists, researchers, and the general public, showcasing the richness and diversity of the African continent from a close and contemporary perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets & Prices at Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas does not require general admission tickets<\/strong> to access its spaces or exhibitions. Most of its activities and halls are free to visit, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special events (such as conferences, round tables, or screenings) are usually free of charge until full capacity is reached.<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get to Casa \u00c1frica Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By Bus (Guagua)<\/h3><\/div>

Nearest stop: Le\u00f3n y Castillo.<\/strong>
Municipal bus lines: 1, 2, 12, 17, 20, 21, 24, 33, 47, 91, and L1.
Santa Catalina Interchange (200 m away).<\/strong>
Connections with Global and Municipal Buses.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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By Car<\/h3><\/div>

Central location with no private parking.
Nearby parking: Saba Edificios M\u00faltiples, Sagulpa car parks, and blue\/green zone street parking.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On Foot<\/h3><\/div>

Located next to Plaza de la Feria<\/strong>, easily accessible by walking from Santa Catalina Park and surrounding shopping areas.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Bridge of Culture and Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Casa \u00c1frica features a specialized media library on African themes, offering nearly 20,000 volumes, an extensive music collection, over 800 films, and the daily broadcast of Radio Kuwamba<\/strong>.

It also offers reading rooms, study areas, an outdoor activity courtyard, and the Nelson Mandela Auditorium, which seats 120 people<\/strong> \u2014 perfect for presentations and conferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among its services, Casa \u00c1frica stands out for organizing:
Exhibitions
Film series
Literary events
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Programs promoting cultural exchange and cooperation
It also drives initiatives such as the \u201cVis a Vis\u201d music program, <\/strong>connecting African artists with Spanish festivals, and offers training activities for journalists and professionals interested in Africa. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Opening Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday to Friday<\/strong>: 08:30 \u2013 15:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other Museums of Interest in Gran Canaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Casa-Museo Tom\u00e1s Morales<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Museo La Zafra<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Museo de Historia y Tradiciones de Tejeda<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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