Casa Museo del Timple sits on Plaza Constitución in Teguise, in a former stately home with a quiet courtyard. The museum explores the timple, a small stringed instrument closely associated with Canarian music and culture. Its collection spans different periods and countries, including a contemporary electric model influenced by rock music. It is a compact stop for learning about the instrument and its place in local traditions; most of the written information is in Spanish.
The timple collection
The museum focuses on the timple, an instrument associated with Canarian music. Its displays include examples from different periods and countries, tracing how the instrument has appeared in varied forms. One contemporary electric model has a rock influence, offering a contrast with the older instruments in the collection.
A museum in a former home
Casa Museo del Timple occupies a former stately home on Plaza Constitución in Teguise. A courtyard provides a quiet place to pause during a visit. Most of the museum’s information is presented in Spanish, and staff can share additional details about the island’s culture and traditions.
FAQ
Where is Casa Museo del Timple?
It is on Plaza Constitución in Teguise, Lanzarote.
What can you see at the museum?
The collection includes timple instruments from different eras and countries, including a modern electric model.
Is the information available in English?
Most of the written information is in Spanish. Staff can share further information about local culture and traditions.
