Editing Las Palmas (section)

=== Museums, theatres and exhibition halls ===
* The [[Museo Canario]] is located in the historic district of [[Vegueta (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)|Vegueta]]. Founded in 1879, it is an international partner of the [[Council for Scientific Research]] (CSIC). It has a valuable collection of Canary archaeological objects, which are exhibited in 16 halls. It is also equipped with a library of over 60,000 volumes, many of them dealing with the Canary Islands topics. Its archive covers the period from 1785 until today.
[[File:Columbus House-Vegueta-Las Palmas Gran Canaria.jpg|thumb|{{center|Casa de Colón (''Columbus House'') y Pilar Nuevo}}]]
* The [[Casa Museo de Colón (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)|Casa Museo de Colón]] is in the Plaza de San Antonio Abad, behind the [[cathedral of Santa Ana (Canary Islands)|cathedral of Santa Ana]], focusing on the history of the Canary Islands and its relations with America. It has 13 permanent exhibition halls, a library and a dedicated study center, and diverse spaces for temporary activities. The complex consists of several houses, one of which was accessed by [[Christopher Columbus]] during his first trip to America in 1492; it was the residence of former Governor (now better known as the home of Columbus). It is organized into five subject areas: America before the Discovery, Columbus and his journeys, Canary enclave strategic base for experimenting with the New World, The history and genesis of the city of Palmas, and painting of the 16th century to start of the 20th century.
* The [[Casa Museo Pérez Galdós]] is located in the [[Triana (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)|Triana]] neighborhood of the city. It is the birthplace of [[Benito Pérez Galdós]]. It has an extensive collection of documents, books, furniture and personal belongings of the writer.
[[File:Pueblo canario terraza.jpg|thumb|{{center|Plaza del Pueblo Canario, Nestor Museum}}]]
* The [[Museo Néstor]] is in the neighborhood of [[Garden City (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)|Garden City]]. Dedicated to the modernist painter [[Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre]], the museum was opened in 1956 in the architectural ensemble of the [[Pueblo Canario]], which was conceived and built by his brother [[Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre|Miguel]]. It has 10 exhibition halls, as well as a documentation center and pedagogy.
* The [[Elder Museum of Science and Technology]] is an innovative, interactive, engaged in scientific and technological culture. Elder located in the building, which dates from the end of the 19th century has {{convert|4500|m²|0|abbr=on}} of exhibition halls, workshops, interactive modules, large-format film and greenhouse ecosystem.
* The [[Maritime Museum (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)|Maritime Museum]], located in the former Jet Foil station has around {{convert|1000|m²|0|abbr=on}} of floor space. When the expansion is finished, will have a giant pool to simulate interactive bay, where a large ship can be handled by visitors.
[[File:Lady Harimaguada-Chirino-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.jpg|thumb|{{center|''Lady Harimaguada'', [[Martín Chirino]].}}]]
* The [[Atlantic Center of Modern Art]] (CAAM), opened in 1989, is one of the most important references for the cultural and artistic life of the Canary Islands, and is responsible for disseminating the art made in the islands to the rest of the world, especially Africa, America and Europe. It has permanent and temporary exhibitions that range from the historical avant-garde to the latest trends. It is located on Calle Los Balcones de Vegueta, and preserves the original façade of the 18th century.
[[File:Monumento a Benito Perez Galdos frente al Teatro.jpg|thumb|{{center|Pérez Galdós Theatre}}]]
* The [[Teatro Pérez Galdós]] was designed by the architect [[Francisco Jareño y Alarcón]] in 1867. Its current appearance, with some modifications, is due to the intervention of [[Fernando Navarro and Massanet|Fernando Navarro]] and [[Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre]] after the fire that destroyed it almost entirely in 1928. Miguel Martín's brother, the painter [[Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre]], was commissioned to decorate the stalls, lounges and the stage. It was originally called ''Teatro Tirso de Molina'' until 1901, when, with the occasion of the premiere of ''Electra'', the theatre was renamed after the canarian writer [[Benito Pérez Galdós]]. Following works of renovation, the theatre reopened in April 2007.
* The [[Cuyás Theater]], on the stage of the former Cine Cuyás is a work of rationalist Canarian architect Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre. Its main hall has a capacity for 940 people, divided between the stalls and two amphitheatres. It also has a large patio that allows the organization of outdoor events. It is currently constructing an alternative test room with a capacity for one hundred seats.
* The [[Sala Insular de Teatro (Gran Canaria)|Sala Insular de Teatro]] is a scenic area which lies in the main hall of an old church. In 2007, after some refurbishment, the Board reopened its doors to the public, welcoming small local assemblies.
* The [[Guiniguada Theater]] after a decade long refurbishment, will reopen in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canarias7.es/articulo.cfm?id=159544 |title=Canarias7. Cultura. El Teatro Guiniguada reabrirá sus puertas en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria a principios de 2011, después de 10 años cerrado |publisher=Canarias7.es |access-date=11 March 2011 |archive-date=16 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716063636/http://www.canarias7.es/articulo.cfm?id=159544 |url-status=live }}</ref>