We're celebrating World Museum Day with a roundup of the best museums you can visit in Spain. For your upcoming summer trips, we'll give you information about the monuments, classical and contemporary artists, and locations of the museums you must visit before you die.
If you're passionate about art and captivated by paintings and artwork, this post is for you. Take a look at the top ten museums you should visit at least once in your life. Visit Spain's main cities this summer, accompanied by your favorite music.
It's the museum of museums. A world-renowned landmark and one of the most visited museums by tourists during this time of year. If you're planning a weekend in Madrid, set aside a couple of hours to enjoy the Prado Museum. There you'll find the most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings. Expect works like Velázquez's "Las Meninas" and Goya's "The Executions of the Second of May," among other great works by painters such as Rubens and El Greco.
We recommend arriving early, as long lines often form at the entrance, and you'll need time to see the main works at the Prado Museum.
We continue in Madrid to visit another of the capital's main museums. The Reina Sofía Museum is characterized by its combination of classical and contemporary art, following the avant-garde movements of each era. Inside, you can spend a long time admiring Picasso's "Guernica."
The Guggenheim Museum's avant-garde design is the most recognizable in all of Spain. The work of Frank O. Gehry, Bilbao's main museum has captivated millions of tourists who visit the Basque city each year. There you'll find the permanent collection, The Matter of Time, a series of seven sculptures created by Richard Serra. Outside the museum, you'll find a space to photograph the unusual sculptures that flank it: the spider Mama, by Louise Bourgeois, and the dog Puppy, by Jeff Koons.
The art of Malaga native Pablo Picasso is condensed in the Buenavista Palace, located in the city center. Near the Alcazaba and close to Calle Larios, the Picasso Museum houses 155 unique works by the artist, moving from his classical art to his signature Cubism.
And to top it all off, we're heading to the Mediterranean coast to visit one of the most avant-garde centers. The City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia ( Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) is the work of Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. Located at the end of the old Turia River, this complex is a must-see if you travel to Valencia this summer. There you'll find the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, an interactive science museum, and L'Hemisfèric, an IMAX screening room and planetarium. You can also take some time to visit the Oceanográfico, the largest aquarium in Europe at 110,000 square meters.
With these 5 recommendations, you're ready to plan your summer. You can also continue planning your next adventures, as we told you a few weeks ago. If you travel to one of these cities in the coming months, don't hesitate to visit one of Spain's most important museums. Enjoy your visit!
If you're passionate about art and captivated by paintings and artwork, this post is for you. Take a look at the top ten museums you should visit at least once in your life. Visit Spain's main cities this summer, accompanied by your favorite music.
Prado Museum (Madrid)
It's the museum of museums. A world-renowned landmark and one of the most visited museums by tourists during this time of year. If you're planning a weekend in Madrid, set aside a couple of hours to enjoy the Prado Museum. There you'll find the most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings. Expect works like Velázquez's "Las Meninas" and Goya's "The Executions of the Second of May," among other great works by painters such as Rubens and El Greco.
We recommend arriving early, as long lines often form at the entrance, and you'll need time to see the main works at the Prado Museum.
Reina Sofía Museum (Madrid)
We continue in Madrid to visit another of the capital's main museums. The Reina Sofía Museum is characterized by its combination of classical and contemporary art, following the avant-garde movements of each era. Inside, you can spend a long time admiring Picasso's "Guernica."
Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao)
The Guggenheim Museum's avant-garde design is the most recognizable in all of Spain. The work of Frank O. Gehry, Bilbao's main museum has captivated millions of tourists who visit the Basque city each year. There you'll find the permanent collection, The Matter of Time, a series of seven sculptures created by Richard Serra. Outside the museum, you'll find a space to photograph the unusual sculptures that flank it: the spider Mama, by Louise Bourgeois, and the dog Puppy, by Jeff Koons.
Picasso Museum (Málaga)
The art of Malaga native Pablo Picasso is condensed in the Buenavista Palace, located in the city center. Near the Alcazaba and close to Calle Larios, the Picasso Museum houses 155 unique works by the artist, moving from his classical art to his signature Cubism.
City of Arts and Sciences (Valencia)
And to top it all off, we're heading to the Mediterranean coast to visit one of the most avant-garde centers. The City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia ( Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) is the work of Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. Located at the end of the old Turia River, this complex is a must-see if you travel to Valencia this summer. There you'll find the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, an interactive science museum, and L'Hemisfèric, an IMAX screening room and planetarium. You can also take some time to visit the Oceanográfico, the largest aquarium in Europe at 110,000 square meters.
With these 5 recommendations, you're ready to plan your summer. You can also continue planning your next adventures, as we told you a few weeks ago. If you travel to one of these cities in the coming months, don't hesitate to visit one of Spain's most important museums. Enjoy your visit!
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