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Cervantes House Museum

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    The childhood home of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra now houses a museum dedicated to this great master of Spanish literature, recreating the customs, traditions, and everyday life of the 16th and 17th centuries.

    This museum dedicated to the author of Don Quixote also houses an important bibliographic collection with editions of Cervantes’ work from different periods and in different languages, exhibited in the temporary exhibition room. There is also a consolidated programme of activities such as workshops for children and teenagers, conferences, plays, and musical shows.

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    The building is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. Access to the second floor and the temporary exhibitions hall is via a lift  with capacity for 3 people  and enough space for a wheelchair.

    It is equipped with the means to facilitate accessibility for the visually impaired, thanks to a collaboration agreement between ONCE and the Community of Madrid.

    Last updated: 25/09/2020
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    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    Mayor, 48
    28801
    Alcalá de Henares
    Tourist area
    Near Madrid
    Telephone
    (+34) 91 889 96 54
    Fax
    Metro
    Bus
    223
    Cercanías (local train)
    Alcalá de Henares
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

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    Price

    Free

    Times

    Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm)

    Sat, sun and fest: 10am - 7pm (last entry 6:30 pm)

    Closed: 1 and 6 January ; 1 May ; 24, 25, 31 December 

    Type
    Museums
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