The 10 Best Museums in Spain, Spain

August 25, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

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1. Museo Nacional de Escultura

Calle Cadenas de San Gregorio 1 calle Cadenas de San Gregorio, 1, 47011 Valladolid Spain +34 983 25 03 75 http://museoescultura.mcu.es
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,583 reviews

Museo Nacional de Escultura

The National Museum of Sculpture is one of the most important European museums on this discipline because of the quality of its collection, ranging from the Middle Ages to the Baroque, with a predominance of polychrome wood works: Alonso Berruguete, Juan de Juni, Gregorio Fernández, Mena, Martínez Montañés, Alonso Cano, etc. The 19th century, is represented by the plaster cast collection coming from the old National Museum of Artistic Reproductions. The historic value of the four buildings which make up the museum along the street reinforces the worthy character of the visit. The main building, Saint Gregory´s College, is one of the most singular examples of the architecture in the 15th century, next to the Palace of the Marquis de Villena, the House of the Sun and the church of St. Benedict the Elder.

Reviewed By O7919AKrafaelm

No more no less. Also the magnificent building with a delicious façade and two amzing patios. If you are interested in "semana santa" you would discoversome of the famous "pasos" of our city.

2. Chillida Leku

Barrio Jauregui 66 Hernani, Gipuzkoa, 20120 Spain +34 943 33 59 63 [email protected] http://www.museochillidaleku.com/
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Chillida Leku

CHILLIDA-LEKU is an outdoors museum that gathers the work of Eduardo Chillida (San Sebastián 1924-2002) in the properties of “Zabalaga farmhouse”, constructed in 1594 at the town of Hernani (Guipúzcoa-Spain). 10 kilometers far from San Sebastián, 40 sculptures of great format stand out on the ground of 12 hectares and a hundred small format works and drawings, created during 50 years of work, appear inside the restored farmhouse. In the same town in 1951, after his brief Parisian experience, Eduardo Chillida began his works in the forge of a blacksmith.

3. Prado National Museum

Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain 913 30 28 00 [email protected] http://www.museodelprado.es
Excellent
74%
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20%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 56,733 reviews

Prado National Museum

The Prado has one of the largest art collections in the world, and is best known for its diverse assortment of works by Velasquez, Goya and El Greco.

Reviewed By EricM59cc - Miami Beach, United States

Must see attraction in Madrid, beautifully organized and great collection from Spanish masters and some extra bonus with masterpieces by Bosh, Rubens,... Highly recommended.

4. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao Spain +34 944 35 90 00 [email protected] http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17,393 reviews

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

American architect Frank Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece: this fantastic chrome and metal creation houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art, a continuation of the Guggenheim legacy.

Reviewed By RicherTrips - Monterrey, Mexico

Even if you don´t like museums, even if you don´t like modern art, this place is a must. Forget about the art display, the building is the main attraction. If you´re lucky you may actually enjoy the collections and exhibitions (I enjoy immersing in "The matter of Time" by Richard Serra, and watching Kiefer´s "Sunflowers" and Jenny Holzer´s digital poetry). Before or after visiting the museum, take a slow walk around the building, since every spot gives a completely different view. And my favorite works of art are in the outside: "Tall Tree & the eye", by Anish Kapoor (the same that made the Bean for Chicago), Koon´s "Tulips", Buren´s "Red arches" on the bridge, Bourgeois´ spider: If your wander around long enough, you may catch the Fire Fountain and the Fog Sculpture. On the main entrance, Koof´s flowered Puppy isn´t my favorite.

5. Castell de Bellver

Camilo Jose Cela, 07014 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca Spain +34 971 73 50 65 [email protected] http://castelldebellver.palmademallorca.es/
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4.5 based on 4,567 reviews

Castell de Bellver

This large, 14th century castle overlooking the town of Palma now houses a museum.

Reviewed By Ametjs - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

History, Wonderful Green wood, Amazing view on Palma bay and town, Incredible Good energy❤ ????...MiaMallorca????

6. Alcazaba

Calle Alcazabilla s/n, 29015 Malaga Spain +34 952 21 76 46 http://www.malagaturismo.com/en/tourist-resources/detail/alcazaba/6
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10,852 reviews

Alcazaba

Built between 1057 and 1063, this is probably the most important military fortification remaining from the Hispanic-Arabic period.

Reviewed By Fussybut - London, United Kingdom

This Moorish castle in the centre of Malaga is a must see for any visitor - not only offering unparalleled views over the port, cathedral, park and city but stretching over to the mountains behind. Breathtaking rooms and decoration, the usual fantastic Mozarabic flowing water features complement the week preserved and restored structures - what an elegant and massive fortress. There’s a nice little bar half way up the route and best of all it costs little more than £2 less for concessions.

7. Museu de Maricel

Carrer Fonollar s/n, 08870 Sitges Spain +34 938 94 03 64 [email protected] http://museusdesitges.cat/ca/museu/maricel/museu-de-maricel
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4.5 based on 319 reviews

Museu de Maricel

The Maricel Museum exhibits a complete artistic route from the tenth century to realism and figuration during the first half of the twentieth century, passing through the art collections of Dr. Jesus Perez Rosales and the Collection of Sitges, with works of great quality. The museum exhibition integrates multiple languages, techniques and artistic media in order to achieve a maximum consistency in the chronological sequence of the development of the arts. The museum included works from the collection of Dr. Jesus Perez-Rosales that never had been exhibited in public, acquisitions by the Sitges Heritage Association since 2012 (Ramon Casas, Miquel Utrillo, Arcadi Mas i Fondevila, Artur Carbonell i Augusti Ferrer Pino) ​​and donations from artist’s relatives (Pere Jou and Alfred Sisquella).

Reviewed By rebeccat616 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Very interesting museum. The house was full of delights! Porcelain to ironwork, all exquisite examples of Catalonian craft and art.

8. Dali Theatre-Museum

Gala-Salvador Dali Square, 5 Salvador Dali 5, 17600, Figueres Spain +34 972 67 75 00 [email protected] http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/teatre-museu-dali/en_index
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,650 reviews

Dali Theatre-Museum

Instituted in 1974, this museum was built on the remains of the former Figueres Theater, and features a broad range of works of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989.)

Reviewed By Janoshka - Tbilisi, Georgia

With on-line bought tickets (strongly recommended) and a speed train the museum gives good overview of Dali's talents - paintings, sculptures, visual effects in a labyrinth of a "building" that, already impressive from outside, contains garden and a "theater". Despite time limited ticket entry, the place (in October!) was still crowded but as one can move freely around it is not a big problem. Just wander around and enjoy! Worthwhile the visit to otherwise uninteresting town.

9. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Av. Professor Lopez Pinero 7, 46013, Valencia Spain 96 197 44 00 [email protected] http://www.cac.es/es/home.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 18,292 reviews

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

DISCOVER THE CIUTAT DE LES ARTS I LES CIÈNCIES. Science, nature and art in a complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination in Europe, placed in Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is a unique complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination which is made up of five main elements: the Hemisfèric (IMAX cinema and digital projections), the Umbracle (a landscaped vantage point and car park), the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum (an innovative centre of interactive science), the Oceanográfico (the largest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species) and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (which takes care of the operatic programme). The Ágora gives the complex a multifunctional space.

Reviewed By dinam3ba - Ahmedabad District, India

It can be difficult to wrap your head around the City of the Arts and Sciences. The attraction is a staggering ensemble of ultra-modern structures that are given an ethereal quality by the reflecting pools that surround them. The whole thing was started in the mid-90s and the finishing touches were made in 2005. Within these gargantuan buildings are cultural venues and first-class family attractions like L’Hemisfèric, a planetarium and IMAX Cinema, or the breathtaking L’Umbracle, a botanical collection of plant species native to Valencia.

10. Salvador Dali House

Portlligat, 17488 Cadaques Spain +1 213-419-4307 [email protected] http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/casa-salvador-dali-portlligat/en_index
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,391 reviews

Salvador Dali House

Built in the 1930s, this was the summer home of the famous artist Salvador Dalí.

Reviewed By globalnuggets - Barcelona, Spain

Simply amazing. A beautiful house in a perfect location with the house itself as if Dalí left only yesterday. Good value too. A must.

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