The Museo de Historia de Tenerife is housed in Casa Lercaro, a restored 16th Century colonial mansion that was the home of the wealthy merchant Lercaro family. The museum presents the history of the island from when it was conquered by the Spanish until the present day. There are old documents, maps, tools, maritime exhibits and artefacts relating to the Lercaro family. On display are a number of 16th Century paintings.
