Step inside the finest museum in the Canary Islands, housed in a stunning 18th-century former civil hospital, to encounter the island's pre-Hispanic Guanche culture through remarkable mummies, ceramics and astronomical artefacts. A deeply moving and scholarly experience.
What to expect
The permanent galleries trace Tenerife's natural history from its volcanic origins through its pre-Hispanic Guanche civilisation, displaying naturally mummified bodies, painted skulls, and finely incised pottery that speak to a sophisticated people erased by the Spanish conquest. The natural history wing showcases the extraordinary biodiversity of the Canary Islands — endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The courtyard of the 18th-century building is a serene, photogenic retreat from the city.
Good to know
MUNA is a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal or a short taxi ride. Open Tue–Sun; confirm hours before your visit. Tickets can be purchased online via the official Volcano Teide ticketing platform. Allow 2–3 h for a thorough visit. Pair with the nearby Plaza de España and a coffee on the terrace for a perfect late-morning ashore.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Teide National Park: Summit Cable Car & Volcanic Moonscape
- Anaga Rural Park: Private Guided Hike in Tenerife's Ancient Laurel Forest
- Whale & Dolphin Watching: Private Catamaran from Los Cristianos
- La Orotava & Teide Viewpoint: Private Cultural & Scenic Island Drive
- Santa Cruz City Icons: Auditorio, Mercado África & Palmetum Garden