Boca del Calvari Museum

📍 History & Location

The museum stands on the site of Benidorm’s first town hall, donated by Gaspar Ortuño Orts in 1916.
In 2012, the original building was demolished to make way for a striking modern structure, featuring a fully glazed ground floor and a €1.6 million investment.

📅 Official opening: March 2015
🏛 Location: Calle Tomás Ortuño, s/n

🎨 Exhibitions & Collections

Contemporary art meets local history in a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions built around two key themes:

• Renowned artists: Martin Parr, Óscar Tusquets, Cristina de Middel, Ferran Freixa, Rosalía Banet, Olga Diego.

• Historical themes: Julio Guillén Tato, Francisco “Quico” Pérez Bayona, and the legendary Benidorm International Song Festival (1959–2006).

🏺 Lluís Duart i Alabart Archaeological Hall

Opened in July 2024, this permanent exhibition space pays tribute to Lluís Duart, parish priest and historian of Benidorm.
It features over 500 restored pieces spanning from the Neolithic era to the 20th century:

• ⚱️ Highlights: polished axes, amphorae, tapestries, funerary urns.
• ⚓ Centrepiece: a 2.2 m, 350 kg Roman lead anchor stock, recovered from Benidorm’s bay — the largest of its kind ever found in the province of Alicante.

⭐ Featured Past Exhibitions

🎨 The Women of Goya
83 original prints (March – June 2025)

🪨 Guardians of Stone
Travelling archaeological exhibition, with over 9,500 visitors

🔗 ‘Benidorm Virtual’
Explore past exhibitions online through the museum’s digital platform.
A chance to discover or revisit major cultural events from your screen.

➡️ Benidorm Virtual

🕰️ Opening Hours & Accessibility

• 🗓 General hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00–20:00

→ Extended to 22:00 in summer

• 🧭 Archaeological Hall: open longer during peak season
• 💶 Admission: always free
• ♿ Fully accessible: ramps, lift, adapted toilets, visual signage

→ Recognised on the TUR4all accessibility platform

What can you see?

• Rotating exhibitions on art and history

• The permanent Lluís Duart Archaeological Hall

What can you do?

• Explore all three floors

• Scan QR codes for digital catalogues

• Join one of the free guided tours

When to visit?

• Open every day of the year

• Ideal time: weekdays to avoid larger crowds

🔗 Recommended Links

• 🏛 More culture in Benidorm: L’Hort de Colón
• 📚 Historical heritage: Benidorm Town Hall
• ♿ Accessibility: TUR4all museum listing

Want to explore more cultural spaces and historical sites in Benidorm?

Browse routes, museums, and activities on the official website:
➡️ www.visitbenidorm.es