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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Sorolla Museum
Did you know that Joaquín Sorolla is known as the painter of light? Find out more about him in his former home in Madrid.
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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.