What other contributors have written is 100% true and I will not repeat what has already been said. I will rather explain why I always suggest visitors not to miss the Casa de Colón and why most of them appreciate my suggestion: 1) The patio: the traditional house in the Canary Islands is built around a patio, often with a... More

gives you a great insight to the history of the city & the island has lots of information sheets around in several languages. has is a great muesum More

if you like history then you won't be disappointed by this place! we visited the island as we were on a Thomson Cruiseship and we had a guided tour which was very interesting and definitely would recommend visiting!! great photo opportunities and plenty of cafes nearby too! the streets and architecture are fantastic and impressive! More

My daughter has been studing the American History of Christopher Columbus. It was a wonderful experience to visit this Museum from the Spanish perspective. My 9 year old was amazed and took notes. She ran from room to room with amazement. We spend over an hour taking picture and understanding the history of Spain and how it relates to us... More

Beautiful building, interesting things to see. If you are in Las Palmas, then you need to visit Casa de Colon! It is open all day long and the entrance is free! Enjoy a bit of history... More

Beautifully kept, feel you are going back in times of Christopher Columbus! Take a walk round the aerea, you can feel the peace! More

This museum is in a beautiful palace where it's alleged that Christopher Columbus stayed in 1492 when his ship was being repaired. The architecture alone makes it worthy of a visit. There are lots of interesting details, maps etc about the Columbus voyages and the basement houses a fascinating collection of early American & Mexican artefacts, pots, figurines etc. All... More

If you are into history this is a place of interest. More

My daughter really loved it, and she is 11. Lots of different maps showing Columbus travels and explorations, lots of interesting exhibits, and the house itself is very beautiful and interesting to see. It is surprisingly free of charge, which was a pleasant surprise. More