14 museums for all tastes
Forget the clichés. Going to museums, at least in Spain, can be fun, interesting and even thrilling. We've put together a list of 14 museums we suggest visiting on your trip.
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Reina Sofía National Art Centre
When you see Picasso’s Guernica measuring almost eight metres wide, you will be captivated. You can visit this museum in Madrid.
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Prado Museum
It is one of the most renowned in the world. Masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya or Rubens await you in Madrid.
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City of Arts and Sciences
Where would you like to visit first? The Oceanogràfic aquarium? The Science Museum? Have fun in Valencia!
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Dalí Theatre-Museum
An authentic tribute to surrealism. This is the building in Figueres (Girona) where Dalí was buried.
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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The outside of the museum in Bilbao, made out of titanium plates, is sure to catch your eye.
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Picasso Museum in Barcelona
Picasso, his art and his life in Barcelona. Temporary exhibitions often examine his relationship with other artists.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid.
A stroll through the history of art from the 13th to the 20th century, with works by artists such as Durer, Raphael, Rubens, Manet, Van Gogh, Hopper, etc.
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Picasso Museum of Malaga
This list could not miss Málaga, the birthplace of renowned artist Pablo Picasso.
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National Archaeological Museum
A unique place for learning about past civilisations. It is located in Madrid, next to the National Library.
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Sephardic Museum
It is located in Toledo in a very special building, the former synagogue of El Tránsito. It tells the story of the Jewish people in Spain.
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Altamira National Museum and Research Centre
How were the bison painted in the caves 15,000 years ago? Find out in Cantabria.
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Gallery of the Royal Collections
It is located in front of Royal Palace in Madrid. You will discover the great variety of artistic pieces collected by the Spanish kings for centuries.
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National Museum of Roman Art
Designed by Rafael Moneo, it is located in Mérida and is an essential stop to learn about the ancient Roman civilisation.
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El Greco Museum
The character of the artist and his influence on the city of Toledo: Toledo. The painting shown here (View and Plan of Toledo) is a good example.
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