{"id":746,"date":"2025-06-23T17:34:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/museoscanarias.com\/gran-canaria-museums\/casa-colon-las-palmas\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T17:34:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:34:17","slug":"casa-colon-las-palmas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/museoscanarias.com\/en\/gran-canaria-museums\/casa-colon-las-palmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa Col\u00f3n Las Palmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Casa Col\u00f3n Las Palmas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An essential visit to discover the Atlantic history and Columbus\u2019s passage through Gran Canaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Located in the old town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Casa de Col\u00f3n Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Casa de Col\u00f3n is one of the most emblematic cultural institutions in the Canary Islands. Inaugurated in 1951, it occupies an architectural complex that includes the former Governor\u2019s House, linked to Christopher Columbus\u2019s stop on the island<\/strong> in 1492.


Its neo-Canarian<\/strong> architecture combines original 16th-century elements with later additions, organized around traditional Canarian-style courtyards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This public center houses:
A museum with thirteen permanent exhibition halls
A specialized library focused on the history of the Americas and the Canary Islands
A documentation and research center
Its collection takes visitors on a journey from Columbus\u2019s voyages to the historical relations between the Canary Islands and the Americas, as well as aspects of local history and art, with pieces ranging from the pre-Columbian period to the 20th century. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets & Prices at Casa de Col\u00f3n Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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General Admission<\/p><\/div>

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Reduced Admission<\/p><\/div>

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\u00b7 Seniors over 65 years
\u00b7 Students aged 18 to 23
\u00b7 Large families
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\u00b7 Children and minors
\u00b7 People with disabilities and one companion
\u00b7 Unemployed visitors
\u00b7 School groups
\u00b7 Teachers, guides, and professional visits<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Free Admission Days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can visit Casa de Col\u00f3n Las Palmas completely free on all Sundays<\/strong>.
Additionally, the museum offers free entry on special dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 18
May 18
May 30
June 24
September 27
October 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get to Casa de Col\u00f3n Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By Bus (Guagua)<\/h3><\/div>

Nearest stations: Teatro P\u00e9rez Gald\u00f3s, Mercado de Vegueta, and Guiniguada.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Located in a pedestrian area with no private parking.
Nearby parking: Mercado de Vegueta, Monopol, and Colegio Jesuitas. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Voyages, Art & Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most striking spaces in Casa de Col\u00f3n is the hall dedicated to Christopher Columbus\u2019s voyages. Through models, maps, nautical charts, and navigation instruments, visitors can immerse themselves in the Age of Discovery and experience what life was like on board the caravels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building itself is also worth admiring: its two interior courtyards, featuring semi-circular arches, carved columns, and a Gothic well in the center, reflect the charm of traditional Canarian architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for its art collection, Casa de Col\u00f3n exhibits works ranging from the 16th to the 20th century. Highlights include:
Flemish panels reflecting trade with Flanders
Colonial and costumbrista paintings
Pieces from the Cusco school
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Opening Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday to Saturday<\/strong>: 10:00 \u2013 18:00
Sundays & Public Holidays<\/strong>: 10:00 \u2013 15:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

928 31 23 73<\/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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Museo Cueva Pintada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Museo \u00c1galdar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Casa Museo Antonio Padr\u00f3n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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