A Tenerife Holiday has more to offer than you think. Museums abound.If you are happy to while away your days on beaches or around pools of Tenerife then that’s fine but there are other things to do.
Like museums in UK those on island of Tenerife have had to move with times to keep themselves interesting and motivating. The four I bring you to here have risen to challenge and won. You will be happy with your day out and so will children.
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos (Museum of Science and Cosmos) Interactive exhibits abound from understanding how Black Holes work to finding your weight on other planets. The museum is housed in a large hall so no danger of little Sarah disappearing. There is a games and puzzle room and a number of large exhibits such as “flying over a huge 3-D map of Tenerife. Look out for volcano! An excellent planetarium is also housed on site. English versions of most information are provided. The museum is located in La Laguna Calle Via Lactea Corner of Avenido de los Menceyes and Camino de la Hornero Cruz de Pieda exit from TF5
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (Museum of Nature and Man)
A wide range of exhibits are to be found at this Museum in central Santa Cruz. The Gaunches, original inhabitants of Tenerife are featured fully including a very popular mummies display. You can learn much about their way of life, their art and their customs. Of course history of people on Tenerife since conquest of island is also covered. You will also find exhibits covering topics from agriculture to marine life.
Housed in a converted hospital building and interior now exudes style and grace.
There are English translations at entrance of each room but you may also like to hire an audio guide in English from reception desk.