El Museum of Eastern Asturias (MOA), located at Inn of Llanes, this is main cultural reference of the eastern Asturian region. Inaugurated in 1988 in the old convent of San José, its mission is Preserve, research, and disseminate the historical and ethnographic memory of eastern Asturias, offering the visitor a complete tour of the identity of this land.
Through its collections, the museum allows you to travel from the Prehistory, with archaeological remains found in caves and local sites, until Middle Ages, the peasant and seafaring life of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the traditional trades that shaped the daily lives of generations of Llanisco residents. Its exhibition halls showcase farming implements, fishing tools, clothing, furniture, and unique pieces of popular culture.
More than an exhibition space, the Museum of the East of Asturias is a living center of culture and education, which organizes Temporary exhibitions, workshops, conferences and activities aimed at schoolchildren and visitorsIts value lies in the fact that it not only preserves objects, but also offers a global vision of the way of life and history from one of the richest and most diverse regions of Asturias.
🗺 How to get there
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The museum is located in Inn of Llanes, to some 6-7 km west of the town of LlanesIt is easily accessible by car via the AS-263 road, where the detour to Posada is signposted. Posada has FEVE train station and bus stopWhich also allows you to arrive by public transport. From the Posada center, The museum is just a few minutes walk away.
📖 History and curiosities
El building that houses The Museum of Eastern Asturias was originally a Convent of the Carmelite Sisters of Saint Joseph, whose construction dates from the 20th centuryAfter being abandoned, it was rehabilitated to house the museum, officially opened in 1988 thanks to the neighborhood initiative and the support of the cultural association Friends of the Museum of Eastern Asturias.
The museum It houses a valuable ethnographic, archaeological and historical collection allowing Explore the life of eastern Asturias through original pieces, models and reconstructionsHighlights include farming and fishing utensils, tools used in traditional trades, clothing, everyday objects, and historical documents.
One of its strengths is the archaeological section, what includes pieces from deposits in the area, such as the Balmori Cave, as well as reproductions and panels that explain the important prehistoric and medieval legacy of the council.
👀 What to see and what to do
- Walk the ethnographic exhibition, which shows the peasant and seafaring life in eastern Asturias.
- Discover archaeological objects and unique pieces found at local sites.
- Visit temporary exhibitions that complement the permanent collection.
- Participate in cultural activities, workshops and conferences organized by the museum.
ℹ️ Services and recommendations
- The museum has a reception area, exhibition halls, activity space, and basic services.
- Before going to the Museum of the East of Asturias, It is recommended to consult schedules and fares, since the schedule varies depending on the time of year.
- Ideal for family visits and for those seeking to experience the most authentic Asturian culture..
