Boca del Calvari Museum

The Museu Boca del Calvari is a free-entry contemporary art and local history museum housed in Benidorm’s former town hall. With a new permanent archaeology room and rotating exhibitions, it offers a cultural deep dive into the city’s rich past.

🏛️ History and location

The museum is located in the restored old town hall building, redesigned in 2013 with a modern open-glass ground floor. It opened in 2015 as a municipal cultural space.

🎨 Exhibitions and collections

• Contemporary art and local heritage: featuring artists like Goya, García-Alix or Martin Parr.

• Archaeology Room (opened July 2024): over 500 restored artifacts from the Neolithic to the 20th century.

• Highlighted exhibitions:

  • Goya’s Women (83 engravings, 2025)

  • Stone Guardians, a traveling heritage exhibition with over 9,000 visitors.

🕒 Opening hours and access

• Daily: 12:00–20:00 (summer until 22:00).

• Free entry, no booking required.

• Fully accessible: ramps, elevator, adapted toilets.

✅ Visitor tips

• What to see: art shows and archaeological pieces.

• When to go: weekdays are quieter.

• Bonus: download digital catalogs and enjoy QR-guided tours.

🔗 Related links

• More culture in Benidorm: L’Hort de Colón

• History route: Tossal de la Cala

TL;DR

• 🖼 Contemporary + archaeology museum

• 📍 Tomás Ortuño Street (old town hall)

• ⏰ 12:00–20:00 (free, 7 days/week)

• ♿ Accessible & family friendly

• 📱 Tip: Visit midweek + scan for digital catalog

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