The National Archeological Museum was founded by Queen Isabella II in 1867 and has a rich collection of artifacts from prehistoric times to the 19th century.
Exhibits feature archaeological finds, ethnography, decorative arts from antiquity, and ancient coins. Highlights of the permanent collection include Egyptian mummies, Hispano-Roman and Islamic archaeological finds, and Mudéjar ceramics.
One of the most prized possessions of the collection is the bust of the Lady of Elche.
