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Valencia Art Galleries
(Valencia, Spain)



The art scene in Valencia is thriving, with an enormous selection of art galleries and public art museums available. Many of Valencia's best art galleries feature free admission and are home to many exceptional works of art.

The Valencian Institute of Modern Art (Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno - IVAM) specialises in contemporary works, while Valencia's San Pious V Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V) offers an extensive collection of 15th-century paintings. Here are Valencia's main museums and art galleries.




Valencia Art Galleries: San Pious V Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V) - San Pio V, 9, Valencia, 46010, Spain
Tel: +34 96 360 5793
Featuring a large collection of paintings, portraits, prints, sculptures, contemporary works of art and local artefacts, the San Pious V Museum of Fine Arts is best known for its superb collection of local 15th-century paintings. Other museum highlights include a gift shop selling a range of prints and postcards, and a library area.
Valencia art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:15, 16:00 to 19:30; Sunday - 10:00 to 14:15
Valencia art gallery admission: free

Valencia Art Galleries: Museum of José Benlliure (Casa Museo de José Benlliure) - Blanquerias, 23, Valencia, 46003, Spain
Tel: +34 96 391 1662
Formerly the residence of Valencia's wealthy Benlliures family, this popular art gallery contains many appealing paintings, sculptures, drawings and ceramic works. The museum also features a landscaped garden with shaded seating areas.
Valencia art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 13:30, 14:00 to 18:00; Saturday - 10:00 to 13:30
Valencia art gallery admission: free

Valencia Art Galleries: Valencian Craft Centre (Centro de Artesania) - Hospital, 7, Valencia, 46001, Spain
Known for its wonderful collection of local ceramics, the Centro de Artesania is home to a range of local arts and crafts, including paintings and jewellery. Many workshops and displays take place here throughout the year.
Valencia art gallery open: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 19:00; Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00
Valencia art gallery admission: free

Valencia Art Galleries: Valencian Institute of Modern Art (Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno - IVAM) - Guillem de Castro, 118, Valencia, 46003
Tel: +34 96 386 3000
Full of striking contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs, Valencia's Institute of Modern Art contains both permanent and temporary exhibitions of extreme quality. Split into two separate buildings, the Centro del Carmen and the Centro Julio Gonzalez, the museum also features a gift shop, library area, archives, regular workshops and a coffee shop. The Valencian Institute of Modern Art actively promotes the work of local artists at all levels.
Valencia art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 20:00
Valencia art gallery admission: free

Valencia Art Galleries: Diocesan Cathedral Museum (Museo Catedralicio Diocesano) - Plaza de la Almoina, Valencia, 46003, Spain
Tel: +34 96 391 8127
Situated within the walls of Valencia Cathedral, this museum was founded in the mid-18th century and contains a plethora of religious artefacts and exhibits, many of which are extremely valuable. Featuring well-preserved paintings, wooden carvings, silver treasures and historical documents, Valencia's Diocesan Cathedral Museum is most famous for containing the reputed Holy Grail.
Valencia art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:30
Valencia art gallery admission: free

Valencia Art Galleries: Patriarch Museum (Museo del Patriarca) - Nave, 1, Valencia, 46003, Spain
Tel: +34 96 351 4176
Part of Valencia's notable Royal Seminary College of Corpus Christi, the Patriarch Museum can be found in the historic Old Quarter area of Valencia. Founded more than 400 years ago, this impressive museum contains many exceptional paintings, some of which are painted by famous Spanish artists.
Valencia art gallery open: daily - 11:00 to 13:30
Valencia art gallery admission: free

 
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