Museo Etnográfico Tanit is a local history museum in a former winery on Calle Constitución in San Bartolomé, Lanzarote. Its rooms bring together objects tied to island life, from wine-making and farming tools to toys, camel equipment, tea sets, linen and old photographs. The historic building adds courtyards and gardens to the visit. Borrow the free English guidebook to make sense of the exhibits, then take a break at the museum café.
A former winery in San Bartolomé
Museo Etnográfico Tanit is housed in an old winery within a traditional Canarian-style home. The setting is part of the visit: courtyards and gardens sit alongside rooms filled with objects connected to Lanzarote’s past.
The displays cover the island’s ethnographic history through tools and personal belongings. Old photographs and work equipment give context to local life across different periods. The collection is extensive, and objects are arranged through the rooms rather than presented as a tightly structured exhibition.
Objects from island life
Wine-making equipment is a prominent part of the collection, alongside farm tools, toys and items associated with camels. Tea sets and linen show other sides of domestic life. Together, these everyday objects offer a tangible view of the island’s customs and work.
Explanations in Spanish are limited in places. Ask to borrow the English guidebook, which covers highlights and helps provide context as you move through the displays. The museum also has a café for a pause during your visit.
FAQ
Where is Museo Etnográfico Tanit?
It is at Calle Constitución, 1, in San Bartolomé, Lanzarote.
Is there information in English?
You can borrow a free English-language guidebook. Some exhibit information is in Spanish.
What can you see at Museo Etnográfico Tanit?
The collection includes wine-making and farm tools, toys, camel-related items, tea sets, linen and old photographs.
Does the museum have a café?
Yes. There is a café inside the museum.
