The new MUPAC in Puertochico integrates advanced technology into its museography
The Cantabria region is preparing a cultural milestone with the construction of the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology (MUPAC) in the Puertochico neighborhood, Santander. Its opening is scheduled for the end of 2026 and it aspires to position itself among the most innovative European museums. The strategy is based on fusing traditional exhibition methods with the most cutting-edge digital tools. 🏛️
An expanded space for history and innovation
The building will have a total approximate area of eleven thousand square meters. This space expansion will allow for more thematic areas to be deployed and to accommodate recent discoveries, such as the bone remains of the Red Lady found in El Mirón cave. The museographic project defines a modern model where technology serves to enrich the historical narrative.
Key elements of the new institution:- Ultra-immersive rooms: Spaces designed to generate innovative and revolutionary sensory experiences for visitors.
- Visitable storage: An area where the public can observe archaeological pieces that are not part of the permanent exhibition.
- Research laboratory: Facilities where visitors can see how materials extracted from excavations are processed and studied.
Integrating virtual realities and 3D environments with accessible conservation defines a new paradigm for archaeological museums.
Objectives and future vision
With these facilities, the MUPAC aims to diversify Cantabria's cultural offerings and attract more public. The integration of cutting-edge resources is fundamental for this purpose, creating a dialogue between the remote past and the digital possibilities of the present.
This plan is part of a broader regional initiative that includes:- Developing other cultural infrastructures in the area.
- Enhancing tourist appeal through innovation.
- Preserving and promoting the archaeological heritage with new methods.
A redesigned journey through time
The inauguration of the new building in Puertochico will mark a turning point in managing the regional archaeological legacy. It proposes a journey through time where virtual reality glasses are added to millennial findings. The Red Lady of El Mirón will thus find a radically different, powerful museological context oriented toward immersive experience. 🔍