As much as I don't like or respect the character of colonialist Christopher Columbus, I must say this museum is one of the finest in the city. I was reluctant to paying a visit, but I don't regret having done it. Throughout its two floors + the crypt, the museum holds some very interesting exhibitions, and all very varied; from detailed descriptions of Columbus' trips to the American continent, to exquisite paintings, miniatures, info about the social and historical origins of the island of Gran Canaria and pre-columbian art. Definitely a must when visiting the island. There's audioguides in different languages and even two parrots roaming about freely!

Must confess, I do not like this kind of museums and this kind of art, but… The aboriginal art from two thousands years ago was something completely unexpected and mind-blowing. Those indigenous people definitely knew something … The poses, the face expressions, the dynamics. Simply incredible! I wish it were possible to place those ceramic creatures on the wind to “hear them” - many of the figures have windholes, and, most likely, they should produce sound under moving air. The rest of the museum is nice and cosy. Very helpful and attentive personnel!

An interesting part of history, well presented. Friendly staff on hand to help. My phone was playing up, so I couldn't download the English guide. That was down to me, but it was good that it was available ( and free!). Even without the guide, there was plenty to see and understand. It was clear and interesting. A fascinating attraction, well worth a visit.

Upean koristeellinen kuvernöörin entinen kotitalo jossa asui aikoinaan myös Cristopher Golumbus Amarican purjehdusmatkoillaan. Nykyään toimii museona kertoen hänestä ja matkoistaan. Mielenkiintoinen museo kannattaa ehdottomasti käydä.

Here you can walk in the footsteps of Columbus. You can learn about the island and it's strategic location on those famous voyages back in the 15th century. Well kept building. Amazing wooden ceiling and pretty courtyard can be found inside. 2 lovely parrots as extras to entertain visitors. They are truly amazing creatures and can be super loud but they are fine surrounded by people in the yard. I recommend to pop in and check out this building!

Schönes kleines Museum, welches sich mit der Geschichte der Reisen von Kolumbus befasst. Er hat dort tatsächlich einige Zeit verbracht und war mehrfach auf Gran Canaria.

Well kept place. Free entrance. Spectacular building. Beautiful paintings inside, some of them from the XVII century. 3D models of Las Palmas in different stages of development. When on Gran Canaria, you got to visit.

Magnificent restoted building eith besutiful inner courtyardz romms with well-preservef teak wood celling. Contains s collection of paintings of same omportance. Entrance fee

€4 entry unless over 65, but good value. Free guide via your smartphone either written or verbal and very informative. Explains not only Columbus use and visits to the Canaries but also the ensuing development of the islands and the emigration to the New World. Thoroughly enjoyed the well explained exhibits whilst going through a beautiful building- don’t forget to look up the ceilings are beautiful- a must do

Old house that once belonged to the governor of Gran Canaria. The building interior itself is beautiful, but also holds a museum. The ground floor is about Columbus (who may have stayed here on his way to the Americas) and other explorers who passed through the Canary Islands on their way to the new world, while the crypt below has a collection of statues (at least some of which are replicas) from pre-Columbian America. The upper floor is a bit more random (and seems to have had the room numbers changed since the online guide was made, which caused us some confusion). It has a collection of paintings, as well as scale models of the island and the old town of Las Palmas. Well worth a visit, and only a few euros to enter (or free on Sundays). If you're staying in the modern part of Las Palmas, further north by the beach, you can get down here by bus in 20 minutes for €1.40, and it's well worth wandering round the district and some of the other sites and museums in the old town while you're there.

Really enjoyed waking though casa de colón! It took about an hour to go through everything. The first floor was filled with maps and letters from his journeys. It was also free entrance on Sundays! The 2 macaws there were so gorgeous!

I'm very disappointed that they use parrots as an tourist entertainment. Animals are not things. They need their basic needs as a private space, toys, etc. And as a ethics vegan I don't want to pay for animal exploitation, I haven't expected this when buying tickets. 👎🏼 In other parts the museum is great but can't recommend because of animal abuse.

Nice museum, lovely Spanish courtyard, very interesting maps. I was very disappointed about the personnel. I was wearing the mask as required but the assistant ( his behaviour was very close to franquista (fascist policeman), he was very obsessed and very concentrated to control people into the museum. I know the Spanish people apparently is friendly but in reality is very closed and aggressive. I was scared and decided to exit.

An interesting museum, but I am very disappointed that not a single picture that hung on the wall is in English. Not to mention that there were 2,3 girls standing next to the ticket office, obviously for money, and ask God how much they go and explain about the museum BUT no one instructed us in anything, everyone was totally uninterested in me and my boyfriend for our visit to the museum that I was very sorry to give 8 € for entrance.

Columbus Museum is housed in an eye catching building in Vegueta. Although the construction does not date back from Columbus era, it features some balconies saved and restored from ruined mansions around Las Palmas. Shortly after leaving the port of Cadiz in August 1492, Columbus found himself forced to stop in Gran Canaria as the rudder of La Pinta (one of the three caravels departed to discover the New World) needed some repairs, impossible to be carried out during sailing. After La Pinta's rudder got fixed, Columbus fleet eventually left the Canaries heading west. The museum’s main exhibits refers to this important moment in the history of the archipelago and world. In addition to the Columbus stuff (vintage navigational instruments, charts, books, flags and maps among others), the museum displays artifacts from pre-Columbian Americas and old paintings depicting the colonial era. There's also a section dedicated to the history of archipelago, although there are not many details about the people who inhabited the islands before the arrival of the Spaniards. There are actually more details about their hunting dogs than about the native tribes themselves. The only doubtless info is that it took five years to Spanish troops to kill them all and "conquest" the island. It's sad that the lives of archipelago’s native inhabitants did not count in Columbus era and still not matter nowadays. In one of the four patios of the museum, there are two awesome macaws.

Great place, beautiful house and I was so much more wiser about Cristophers Columbus history after the visit. The art exihibit on second floor was a pkeasant surprise and the 2 parrots (big birds) in the gatden were funny. This place is absolutely worth the visit. It would have been great to know though who are buried in the crypt.

Really interesting place to kill an hour or so Most enjoyable

Interesting museum about the discovery of the Americas, particularly about C. Columbus. Mind you, he didn’t ever live in this house complex, as it may seem. Maybe he stayed there for a night or had a drink there but it’s not his house. Costs 4€ full price or 2€ lower price for students. We arrived one hour before closing and were let in for free. Definitely recommend, worth a stop in the city.

I think it’s a place on a “must visit” list when on island . Visited on Halloween so extra decorations made it look fantastic .

Worth visit. Not only does it cover the living conditions of that time. It shows the whole history of the 'discovery' and trade routes. It is detailed and informative. There are two resident parrots that are totally eye catchers.

Small museum but well worth visiting if you are in the area. Friendly staff. Pair of parrots living there - unforgettable ;)

Small but very nice and informative museum with polite and helpful staff. Two lovely aras do complete the picture.

Wohl das Highlight für Freunde von historischer Seefahrt auf Gran Canaria. Spektakulär die Details sowohl zu Columbus wie auch auf die damalige Marine. Ergänzt wird das Haus durch eine sehr gute Kunstausstellung über 500 Jahre Kultur auf den Kanaren. Bravo, an die Gestaltung des ganzen Haues. Wir komnen wieder.

Das ist wirklich ganz nett gemacht, auch für den freien Eintritt am Sonntag war es ein toller Tag. Ein Highlight sind hier mit Sicherheit die Papageien.

Sorry, I have a bad sense of humor, but I just couldn't get over myself about the name of this museum. Nevertheless, it's really worth visiting, if you are in Las Palmas. It's way bigger than I thought! Lots of information about the original traveller, Kolumbus. Me, I'm more of a modern museum art type, so I would give only 4 stars. But, this museum really IS worth visiting. Go!

Amazing place with a lot of things to see to better understand the island history, especially about Colombus. The two parrots are so cute

A nice museum with decent entrance fee. English available for the multimedia presentations. Well worth a visit.

Place with a lot of history, I felt like I was in a school book. Really interesting. Sunday is free.

Really good museum! I have worked as a professional museum exhibition designer, and I found this museum to be very well-made, interesting and beautiful. Also we got excellent and friendly introduction when we got there.

Awesome display of history. It also has a very nice art exhbition. Furthermore there are 2 beautiful parrots running around in the yards.

Wonderful building and an impressive collection of art. I have 4 stars instead of the full 5 as I struggled to find any representation from women artists. Also, the basement was used to present relics from South American countries which were fascinating but the basement of the old building had so much historical interest in its own right which was ignored. Such a shame.

Beautiful building and very interesting on Columbus’ journey in particular. Shame the staff are so rude. I arrived after work with 30 minutes to look round but they told me it closed not at 6 but 10 minutes to 6 so that they could lock up before going home. The guy then followed me round telling me to hurry up which kind of took the enjoyment out of the experience. I know it’s only 10 minutes’ difference but I can’t help feeling you should either ask people to leave at 6 and lock up in ten minutes afterwards or change the time on google maps.

Really interesting museum (mainly if you are from south America). Lovely garden.

Loved this place. Gave such a great understanding of the Canaries and maritime Spanish conquest. So very interesting. The parrots were such a great twist, very pirate.

Wonderful Period building housing some of the important documents and historical maps and Columbus voyages.

The museum was before the former Governor’s house, it has a very interesting architecture, large patio and carved wooden ceilings. It is claimed that Christopher Columbus stayed there in 1492. Although the museum has several sections with artifacts, paintings and maps, I was expecting to find out more chronological information about the history of Canary Islands and its indigenous inhabitants.

Very good museum with lots of information and even handwritten notes from Christopher Columbus himself. It also has two parrots at the entrance garden in the niddle of the house. Certainly worth a visit.

That was a cool visit, really worth when being around to go inside and check it out. Price is fine too.