Sight guide · Tenerife · Spain
Visiting Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Housed in a former hospital in central Santa Cruz, the MUNA explains the islands' volcanic origins and wildlife and tells the story of the Guanches, the indigenous people of Tenerife before the Castilian conquest at the end of the 15th century.
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Quick answer
Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) is a museum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, rainy day and kids
- Best months
- November–January
About Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Housed in a former hospital in central Santa Cruz, the MUNA explains the islands' volcanic origins and wildlife and tells the story of the Guanches, the indigenous people of Tenerife before the Castilian conquest at the end of the 15th century. Its Guanche mummies are the highlight of the collection.
Tip: Pair it with lunch at the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, a short walk across the Barranco de Santos.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, working island capital with Carnival, a covered market and the Calatrava Auditorio.
Best time to visit Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- December: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
- November: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tenerife has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Teide National Park and Teide cable car and summit.
- No. 16 of the 19 sights in our Tenerife things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Tenerife.
Near Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Also in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, so you can walk between them:
- Auditorio de Tenerife — 1 hour, free
If you like Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
- Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos — San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 2 hours
Staying near Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Stay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife ($$) to walk here: working island capital with Carnival, a covered market and the Calatrava Auditorio. All areas to stay in Tenerife.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. With Auditorio de Tenerife nearby, it fits a half-day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
+Is Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Pair it with lunch at the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, a short walk across the Barranco de Santos.
+Do I need to book Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.