Visitors can take a guided or self-guided tour of the Museo Canario’s 11 exhibition rooms to learn how the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands lived from the 1st millennium BC through the 15th century. You’ll explore models of traditional dwellings and villages, see sculptures and figurines thought to have spiritual importance, and view mummies from real funerary sites found on the island. The museum houses a large collection of skulls, bones, and full skeletons, which may not be suitable for small children.
The Museo Canario is located in Old Town Las Palmas, also known as Vegueta, near the Santa Ana Cathedral and the Casa de Colón. Vegueta is about 3.2 miles (5 kilometers) southeast of central Las Palmas. Many streets in Vegueta are pedestrian-only, so parking can be difficult. Several bus lines from the harbor and tourist resorts provide service to the area.
The museum is open daily, with reduced hours on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a popular tourist attraction and the small exhibition rooms can get crowded, so you may want to visit during off-peak times (such as weekday evenings).
If the Museo Canario piques your interest about ancient aboriginal life on the island, a visit to the Mundo Aborigen is a must. Set in the Natural Park of Ayagaure on the southern end of Gran Canaria, the Mundo Aborigen is an outdoor museum featuring reconstructions of ancient Canarian villages with over 100 life-sized figures depicting scenes from daily life.