Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Catalunya’s oldest archaeology museum was established in the first half of the 19th century and continued to add to its collection as urban expansion and building projects unearthed more relics of the city’s early history. The museum has been under renovation for close to a decade, but highlights of the collection are being temporarily displayed in a former passenger terminal on the port. Head here to get an overview of Tarragona’s Roman era before you explore the actual ancient sites that dot the city. The museum’s displays of household objects—jewelry, cups and plates, cooking utensils, children’s toys—bring a human touch to history. They are balanced by works of great artistry, such as a carved head of Medusa, and intricate mosaic murals of peacocks and marine life.
Catalunya’s oldest archaeology museum was established in the first half of the 19th century and continued to add to its collection as urban expansion and building projects unearthed more relics of the city’s early history. The museum has been under renovation for close to a decade, but highlights of the collection are being temporarily displayed in a former passenger terminal on the port. Head here to get an overview of Tarragona’s Roman era before you explore the actual ancient sites that dot the city. The museum’s displays of household objects—jewelry, cups and plates, cooking utensils, children’s toys—bring a human touch to history. They are balanced by works of great artistry, such as a carved head of Medusa, and intricate mosaic murals of peacocks and marine life.
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