Casa del Carnaval : info and guided tour

Overview of Casa del Carnaval

Casa del Carnaval is a museum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife dedicated to one of the city’s most vibrant traditions, its carnival. Located at 17 Aguere Street, it showcases the world of parades, costumes, music, and creative works that have made this popular festival famous across the island.

The venue presents carnival as a true cultural heritage, closely tied to the identity of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its route helps visitors understand the importance of comparsas, carnival queens, masks, and costume pieces, with special attention to the works and visual materials that have shaped this celebration.

More than just an exhibition space, Casa del Carnaval brings together emblematic elements that reflect the energy and diversity of this event. Visitors can discover items linked to costumes, stage design, and the festive imagination, in a setting designed to tell the story of carnival in a clear and immersive way.

Its appeal also lies in the fact that it keeps the spirit of carnival alive all year round. For visitors, it is a gateway into a world where artistic creation, collective memory, and urban tradition meet, in the heart of the Tenerife capital.

Discover Santa Cruz de Tenerife with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the collections at Casa del Carnaval and place each costume, image, or object in the cultural history of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This approach offers clear insight into carnival symbols and their place in the city, without making the visit feel heavy.