MARQ, the “after-hours” museum

With this new program, By September 18 there will be thirteen hours to allow tours of the implanted rooms From the Alicante Archaeological Museum, Tuesday to Sunday, during the months of the biggest tourist influx and the pretense of the Gladiators exhibition. Roman Heroes.

In this way, guided visits and in the afternoon from 18:30 to 21:30.

“We want to save the concept of the night museum, giving the possibility to use our MARQ day and night. Pioneering experience in Spain and probably in a broader context, because we are not aware that such a project has been launched in other museums of similar character in Europe”, the MP for Culture assured, Julie Parra together with the museum director Manuel Olcina during the presentation of this initiative; Director of the MARQ Foundation, José Alberto Cortes and Hispania Romana representative, José Lloret.

For Parra, this initiative is “as part of our collaborative work to offer an added attraction for our visitors, as well as unique initiatives that add value between governments and the tourism industry.”

In this sense, the deputy underlines that the new programs are “fully compatible”. with another kind of tourist offer, a salute to the hotel industry, like the sun and the beach; In this way, we provide all the opportunities for the people of Alicante and our visitors to come to MARQ, this cultural jewel of which we are proud,” he said. “The healing process we go through, everything adds up and culture is, without a doubt, an essential element.”

With Unanimous support of the MARQ Foundation Board of TrusteesThe new program will be effective from 1 July. sites and monuments, will be the summer opening 9-13 and 18:00 – 21:00It is closed at noon to avoid peak sun exposure hours.

Also, on the occasion Nit en Blanc 2022Celebrated on July 15, MARQ open dayBetween 18 and midnight.

summer activities

The MARQ Foundation’s executive committee and Board of Trustees, summer activities program. international exhibition gladiators. Colosseum Heroes He will leave the museum both in the gardens of MARQ and in the archaeological site of Lucentum for the development of historical recreations with his hands. Roman Hispania Association.

In total they were planned eight representations It will begin on July 16 and continue until October, with popularizations including classical Roman-era performances and wrestling shows. Participation will require a reservation via the MARQ website or authorized telephone numbers.

Julia Parra underlined this for now because of the exhibition. gladiators. colosseum heroes already passed more than 30,000 visitors Since it opened on April 13.