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European Archaeology Days Offer Public Excavation Visits and Workshops Across Spain

cultural-heritage · 2026-06-09

This week in Spain, the Ministry of Culture is hosting the European Archaeology Days, an event that has been celebrated since 2019. Among the highlights is the 'Open for Excavation' program at ongoing archaeological sites, with new contributions from Patrimonio Nacional and the Galería de las Colecciones Reales. On June 13, visitors can explore the Castro de Coaña site, which will include astronomical observations of ancient solar cycles. An online conference organized by the Instituto de Patrimonio Cultural de España is scheduled for June 11-12. Various state museums are participating, with the Museo Arqueológico Nacional (MAN) in Madrid offering special visits starting June 9, a 'Paleofiction' conference on June 10, and additional workshops. Other institutions, like Museo de América and Museo del Greco, will also provide workshops and guided tours, all requiring prior registration.

Key facts

  • European Archaeology Days celebrated since 2019.
  • Program includes 'Open for Excavation' visits to active archaeological sites.
  • New participants: Patrimonio Nacional and Galería de las Colecciones Reales.
  • Visit to Castro de Coaña on June 13 with astronomical observation.
  • IPCE online conference 'Roots that Transform' on June 11-12.
  • MAN offers special visits from June 9, conference on June 10, roundtable on June 18, workshops June 13-14.
  • Museo de América workshop 'Archaeologists of the Beyond' on June 14.
  • Museo Nacional de Arte Romano activities on goldsmithing June 12-14.
  • Museo del Greco visit to Guarrazar on June 13; Museo Sefardí workshop on June 14.
  • ARQVA lab tour on June 12, family workshop on June 13.
  • Altamira Museum 'Hablamos de Arqueología' on June 13.

Entities

Institutions

  • Ministerio de Cultura
  • Patrimonio Nacional
  • Galería de las Colecciones Reales
  • Principado de Asturias
  • Instituto de Patrimonio Cultural de España (IPCE)
  • Museo Arqueológico Nacional (MAN)
  • Museo de América
  • Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
  • Museo del Greco
  • Museo Sefardí
  • Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática (ARQVA)
  • Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira

Locations

  • Spain
  • Asturias
  • Castro de Coaña
  • Madrid
  • Mérida
  • Toledo
  • Guarrazar
  • Cartagena
  • Santillana del Mar

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