Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Spanish
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- Using the exhibition resources available, the guides at the Museum of Nature are true experts who convey, in a fun and engaging way, the key insights needed to better understand the ecosystems found in the municipality, the region, and the Central System.
- Knowledge of the biodiversity of these protected areas, with special attention to key species such as the imperial eagle and the black vulture, as well as their current conservation status and threats.
- Required visitor behavior in these protected areas under the premise that you should leave no trace of your visit. It is imperative to remove all waste generated
—Including organic waste
—Or any litter found along the way when visiting these sites or any other natural environment.
- Positive aspects visitors can enjoy by avoiding these areas during peak periods (holidays, long weekends). The tranquility and silence of visiting these protected areas in small groups fosters a greater sense of connection with nature and minimizes the impact of human presence. It is a way to balance out the seasonal influx of visitors to rural areas, their surroundings, and their villages by encouraging visits outside peak demand periods.
- Additionally, we promote and encourage visits to the production facilities of the most cutting
-Edge local gastronomic initiatives, which have won prestigious international awards and fully complement the experience of visiting the museum and the town of El Barraco, notably the Don Juan del Águila Winery (Cebreros PDO), the Raíz Cuadrada Craft Brewery, and the Elvira García Cheese Factory.
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Come discover the natural beauty of the Central Mountain Range.
Guided tour of the museum?s various galleries. This tour will allow visitors to understand, in a highly visual, engaging, and accessible way suitable for all audiences, the significance of the natural heritage of the Alberche Valley, the Iruelas Valley, and the Central Mountain Range.
Throughout the museum?s five themed galleries, visitors can view dynamic sculptures, scenes, and life-size dioramas of birds, mammals, and recreated natural environments. A stampede of deer pursued by a pack of wolves, a pine forest, an oak grove, the river, and even the nocturnal world and its protagonists, the night birds of prey. All recreated with a degree of realism that surprises both children and adults.
Visitors will feel as though they are part of the ecosystem they are observing!
The exhibition is complemented by a multitude of fascinating displays in various collections and showcases: insects, minerals, feathers, bones and skulls, tracks...
The experience can be enhanced with the option of a GUIDED TOUR, which is included for groups and led by guides with over 16 years of experience?experts in science and nature education for the general public. Contact us for availability for groups of 8 or more people.
Activity details
- Access to the 5 themed galleries at the Valle del Alberche Nature Museum.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Maximum of 50 people per group.
- Highly recommended for families with children.
Prices
Museum admission:
- REGULAR admission for groups of fewer than 15 people:
Adults and children over 4 years old: €3 per person.
- REDUCED for groups of 15 or more people:
Adults and children over 4 years old: €2.50 per person.
- Children under 4 years old are free.
The price includes
SELF-GUIDED TOUR: You only need to purchase tickets, which include:
- A fold-out brochure with brief descriptions of the exhibits in each room.
- Explanations from the guides about certain pieces and highlights. Q&A session.
GUIDED TOUR: You must check available dates and times, so please CONTACT THE MUSEUM; tours are available for groups of 8 or more people and include:
- Comprehensive explanations of all the museum?s galleries provided by a guide, tailored to the age of the participants, with special attention given to children on mixed tours with adults to maintain their attention.
- Questions can be asked to clarify any doubts.
Timetable
- The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays, except on certain holidays when it is open. Please check in advance.
- After selecting a date, the Booking Panel automatically displays available times when you click the BOOK button.
- For self-guided tours, you only need to purchase tickets for your desired date and time; there is no need to contact us.
- For guided tours of 8 or more people, please contact us to confirm the date and time to ensure a guide is available before purchasing tickets.
- For Guided Tours without prior confirmation of dates/times, visitors must adapt to guide availability or join a tour that began 30?45 minutes earlier, with the missed portion covered at the end.
- For Guided Tours, the latest start time for the final tour is 1:00 PM.
- WE CAN ACCOMMODATE AFTERNOON TOURS, ONLY FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE, if the booking system shows availability.
- The museum is closed on Mondays, except for certain holidays; please contact us for more information.
Do not forget
- IF YOU ARE COMING AS A GROUP, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU CHECK WITH US REGARDING AVAILABILITY TO ENSURE YOU CAN ENJOY A GUIDED TOUR AND RECEIVE A MUCH MORE PERSONALIZED AND PREFERENTIAL EXPERIENCE.
Instructions when buying a gift voucher
Our gift certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be redeemed on any date within this period when availability exists. After this time, the gift certificate will no longer be valid and will be void.
Upon purchase, you will receive the gift certificate with a redemption code via email, which you can forward as a gift (without the amount shown) with a personalized message to the person of your choice.
Gift voucher redemption instructions
-- To redeem the voucher, go to the WEB SALES DASHBOARD and select the experience associated with your gift voucher at the following link: https://museobarraco.com/panel-de-ventas-museo-de-la-naturaleza/
- Once you are on the booking page for your experience?in this case, VISIT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM?click the "REDEEM" tab to enter the redemption code shown on the voucher. The system will display the available time slots for the date you select.
Approximate duration
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Available languages guide
Spanish
Contact
For more information, please contact the museum:
Phone: 920 281 285
WhatsApp: 689 320 955
Email: museodelanaturaleza@museoelbarraco.org
Booking conditions
Full payment is due at the time of booking, in accordance with the rates.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations will be accepted under the following conditions:
- A full refund will be issued for cancellations made up to 48 hours before the booked date and time.
- The full payment will be forfeited for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the booked date and time, or if you fail to attend on the booked date and time.
- Partial cancellations (cancellation of some of the booked places) will be subject to the same time limits for cancellations as described above.
- A 100% refund of the booking fee will be given if the activity is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, for internal reasons at the museum, or due to force majeure.