Gibraltar National Museum
The Gibraltar National Museum is a national museum of the history, culture and natural history of Gibraltar located within the city centre of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Founded in 1930 by the then Governor of Gibraltar, General Sir Alexander Godley, the museum houses an array of displays portraying The Rock's millennia-old history and the unique culture of its people. The museum also incorporates the remains of a 14th-century Moorish bathhouse. Its director since 1991 is Prof. Clive Finlayson.
Ordnance House or "Bomb House", home to the Gibraltar National Museum. | |
Location within Gibraltar | |
| Established | 24 July 1930 |
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| Location | Ordnance House, 18–20 Bomb House Lane, Gibraltar |
| Coordinates | 36.1390°N 5.3544°W |
| Type | National museum |
| Director | Prof. Clive Finlayson |
| Website | gibmuseum |
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