Museum of the Alhambra - The Best Selection of Spanish-Moorish Art

The Museum of the Alhambra is located on the ground floor of the Palace of Charles V (Palacio de Carlos V). Its permanent collection is considered one of the best selections of Spanish-Moorish Art, particularly Nasrid Art.


The museum's notable exhibits include Vase of the Gazelles, a part of the collection of domestic ceramic objects, and marble decorative elements. In total, the museum houses a permanent collection of 312 pieces.

The Alhambra Museum is divided into seven rooms, the first one featuring thematic content and the rest arranged chronologically, aiming to provide a tour of the entire Spanish-Muslim history from the 9th to the 16th centuries.

Its collection highlights domestic ceramics and a set of marble architectural elements, including columns, intricately carved decorative panels, and plasterwork.

Alhambra Museum Rooms

Room I: Science, Faith and Economics

This room is devoted to Faith, Science and Economy. Here, visitors can admire, among other things, two very old and precious Qurans, a solar notebook, and a selection of coins from various Spanish-Moorish periods.

Room II: The Emirate and Caliphate Period

The Andalusian Caliphate and Emirate are represented in this room. Here, visitors can see some beautiful capitals from different periods and a large collection of everyday objects, including lamps, stoves, dishes, jars, and bottles.

Room III: Caliphate Architectural Decoration

From the 10th century (Caliphate) to the Nasrid period.

Numerous architectural elements are on display here, including the famous Font of the Lions and a portion of the minaret from the mosque where the Saint Ann church is now situated.

Additionally, ceramics, bottles, jars, and an ivory hairpin can be found among the exhibits.

Room IV: From Taifa to Nasrid Art

The room exhibits many architectural elements from buildings outside the Alhambra, such as the two lions that were part of the Maristán building located in the Albaycín.

Room V: The Nasrid Period: The Alhambra and Other Palaces

You can find here some of the most representative pieces of the Alhambra: columns, fountains, doors, lattices and mosaics.

In the center of the room, the focal point of the Nasrid period is displayed: the beautiful Vase of the Gazelles.

Additionally, there is a collection of painted pottery featuring geometric and epigraphic subjects, along with a richly decorated door from the Palace of the Infants (Palacio de los Infantes).

Room VI: The Nasrid Period: the Rauda and Ceramics

Many pieces belonging to the Alhambra palaces are on display here, including architectural elements, furniture, gravestones from the royal cemetery, the lamp from the Alhambra mosque, and more.

Room VII: The Nasrid Period: Decoration and the Trousseau

This room features many sumptuous items from the Nasrid period, including gorgeous fabrics, the golden vase known as Jarrón de Fortuny, exquisite inlaid items, a luxurious chess set, and an interesting collection of Nasrid toys.

Alhambra Museum Opening Times and Price

The Alhambra museum has different opening hours in winter and summer.

Winter timetable (15 October - 31 March)

Summer timetable (1 April - 14 October)

Special Occassions

Entrance Fee

The entrance to the Museum of the Alhambra is free.

Contact Details and How to Get There

The museum is located inside the Carlos V Palace of the Alhambra. As you enter the palace, you will see it on your right-hand side.

How to Get to the Alhambra Museum

To reach the museum, take a small red Alhambra Bus, either route C30 or C32, and alight at the 'Alhambra' bus stop.

You can also walk uphill from Plaza Nueva to the Justice Gate It's about a 20-minute walk through the Alhambra forest.

Contact Details

Address: Alhambra Museum, Carlos V Palace, in the Alhambra. Telephone: 958 027 900.

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