The best museums in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife1

    Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    The Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a unique botanical garden that spans 120,000 square meters and specializes in palms. This expansive garden is home to a diverse collection of palms from around the world, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and botany enthusiasts. The garden's location on an artificial hill provides stunning views of the ocean, adding to the overall appeal of the place.
  2. La Recova Art Center2

    La Recova Art Center

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    Based in a former market this interesting exhibition displays works of contemporary Spanish artists.
  3. Museum of Nature and Archaeology3

    Museum of Nature and Archaeology

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    The Museum of Nature and Man, also known as Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre in Spanish, was inaugurated in the mid-1990s. It is an exhibition project that is part of the Autonomous Organism of Museums and Centers of the Cabildo de Tenerife. The museum is located in a neoclassical building outside the civil hospital of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain.
  4. Historical Military Museum of the Canary Islands4

    Historical Military Museum of the Canary Islands

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    The Historical Military Museum of the Canary Islands is situated within the Almeyda Fort in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The museum was first opened to the public in 1988, initially named the Regional Military Museum of the Canary Islands. Today, it is known as the Historical Military Museum of the Canary Islands.
  5. Municipal Museum of Fine Arts5

    Municipal Museum of Fine Arts

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    The Municipal Museum of Fine Arts is situated in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is a part of the Autonomous Culture Organization of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council. The museum is located at the rear of the building that was once the Convent of San Francisco, specifically on José Murphy Street, under the Plaza del Príncipe.

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