Museums on La Palma, Canary Islands

Housed in an old convent, this is one amazing museum - and building!
Arranged around two quadrangles, long halls and smaller rooms, the museum houses historic exhibitions of art, sea-faring, farming tools, weaving, guitars, taxidermy of fauna and sea life on a grand scale (native birds, small animals, sharks, a turtle found at Garafia, etc,) and a beautiful library to name but a few. 
From the information plaque outside: The Franciscan monks that accompanied Alonso Fernandez de Lugo in the conquest of La Palma, after spending 15 years living in straw huts, started building a monastery in 1508 at the express wish of Queen Juana, to be the Order's headquarters in the Canary Islands.  The Castile coat of arms over the main door is a sign of their royal patronage.  The church, built in the course of the XVI and XVII has one of the first examples of Renaissance art on the islands: the Montserrat chapel, built around 1540, with its unique stone arch and wood panelled roof.   
Address: Plaza de Francisco, Santa Cruz.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 20.00 hrs. Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 hrs
July, August & September: 10.00 to 19.30 hrs. Sundays: Closed 

La Casa Roja, dedicated to the history of the fiesta of Corpus Christi, has had a fascinating life itself.
Built around 1911, it was then turned into a hotel in 1970. In 1990, it was acquired by the Town Hall of Mazo who restored it back to its original design in between the years of 1994 and 1996. A point of interest within the building are the grand stairs made of wood.
Nowadays the Casa Roja is a museum with displays of all kinds of items, documents, illustrations, photographs and more to depict the Corpus Christi fiestas throughout the years.
It’s the only museum of its type in Spain and if you’re not on the La Palma during Corpus Christi which is held in June, then do try and visit the museum!
Upstairs is the embroidery museum, embroidery having been the main handiwork on the island for centuries. Displays include embroidered traditional costumes, table clothes, church ornaments and household items.
Location: Calle Maximiliano Pérez Díaz
Opening times:
10.00 to 14.00hrs and 15.00 to 18.00 hrs  Saturday: 11.00 to 18.00 hrs.  Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 hrs. 

What a great idea it is to have a museum dedicated to bananas in the very area where the banana plantations are a sea of green flowing from one terrace to another!
The banana museum in Tazacorte is in the very old part of the town in an old Canarian house. This is where you can discover the history of banana production which were first introduced to La Palma in 1896 by Fyffes. Apparently this is the only museum in Europe dedicated solely to bananas.  
Even if you're a visitor to La Palma, you'll quickly realise how very important bananas are to island and its economy which is ever greater than tourism. This museum is very informative you can enjoy a complimentary banana while you look around! 
Address: Camino San Antonio, El Charco, Tazacorte
Opening times: Summer - Mon to Fri 10.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 hrs.  Saturday - 10.00 - 13.00hrs

Inaugurated in 2011, the Wine Museum is all about getting to know the rich wine history of La Palma from the 16th century to the present day. Although vines have been grown on the island for centuries, the volcanic matter has helped considerably.
In 1993, La Palma received its DO status, the Spanish equivalent to the French appellation, and wines are now exported almost worldwide. Housed in what was originally a school, the museum also has an exhibition of artisan products and provides tourist information, wine tasting and sales. There is also a small orchard where you can see a representation of the most significant vines on the island and a traditional winery with an old wine press and hand tools.
Just across the road, you can see the Plaza Glorieta, a fantastic plaza made of mosaics.
Address: Camino del Callejón, 98, Los Cuatro Caminos, Las Manchas
Open: 09.30 - 15.00hrs. Saturday 09.30 - 14.00hrs. Sunday closed

The museum is housed in the old windmill in Las Tricias which was a working mill from at least 1908 until 1953. During this time, three generations of one family worked the windmill and naturally, the mill became an important meeting point. 
The farmers in the area of Garafia brought their grain to be ground and from that, they could make gofio, the Canarian name for flour made from roasted grains or other starchy plants. In 1945, a motor was installed to operate the mill and for 8 years either the motor or wind provided energy depending if there was wind. Eventually, only the motor was used to provide power.
The museum has a permanent exhibition which shows the historical, social and economic journey of an essential food in the Canarian town. And you can also learn, step by step, the traditional production process of gofio.
Address: Calle El Polvillo Las Tricias, Garafia
Open: Mon - Sat 10.00 - 18.00hrs. Sunday 10.00 - 16.00hrs. Public Holidays 10.30 - 14.30hrs
Price: 2.50€ per persons. 1.75 residents. Under 12's free