Display case ZERO. José de Salamanca y Mayol, Marquis of Salamanca (1811-1883)

SHOWCASE ZERO, inaugurated in October 2017, is a space dedicated to displaying unique pieces and themes that complement and enrich the MAN’s permanent exhibition. These may be new acquisitions, commemorative exhibits, guest works or any other theme related to the museum’s collections and contents.

The contents of this brand-new space are modified quarterly, offering all our visitors a chance to see something new every time.

This unique man - a free spirit, intelligent, passionate, determined entrepreneur and skilful businessman - was also an extraordinary collector; his historical collections were bought by the State for the National Archaeological Museum in 1873. The Marquis had acquired his extraordinary archaeological collection in Rome, Paestum, Vulci, Herculaneum, Naples and Cales. The significance of this collection, as well as its immense historical and economic value, led to a long negotiation between the State and the Marquis of Salamanca.

The acquisition process began in 1868, when Jose Amador de los Ríos, director of the MAN, asked the Minister of Public Works to purchase the collection. It ended when the pieces entered the museum in 1874.

Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities

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Visita especial combinada: Museo + Barrio de Salamanca

Partiendo de la Vitrina CERO, nos acercaremos a la figura del Marqués de Salamanca, contemplaremos algunas de las piezas más destacadas procedentes de su colección arqueológica, hoy en las salas de Hispania romana y Grecia, y por último saldremos del Museo para realizar un breve itinerario por las calles más próximas al edificio. El paseo nos permitirá analizar las características urbanas y arquitectónicas de este sector promovido por el Marqués de Salamanca y su evolución posterior hasta la actualidad.

Duración aproximada: 90 min.

Fechas: 12, 21, 28 de septiembre y 3 de octubre. Hora: 18:30

Reserva disponible desde una semana previa a cada visita.

Aforo: 20 plazas. Máximo dos plazas por reserva

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