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A Coruña - Castle of San Anton

Sixteenth-century island fortress housing a diverse collection of Bronze Age gold jewelry, Roman stone carvings, and maritime historical artifacts (map)

A Coruña - Domus

Striking sail-shaped slate building designed by Arata Isozaki housing interactive exhibits dedicated to human biology, evolution, and the "prohibited not to touch" philosophy (map)

A Coruña - Estrella Galicia World (MEGA)

Interactive beer culture center situated within an active brewery featuring historic copper boiling kettles, sensory raw material labs, and iconic advertising archives (map)

A Coruña - House of Science and Planetarium

Historic Palacete de Santa Margarita featuring interactive physical science modules and a digital dome for astronomical exploration and celestial projections (map)

A Coruña - Menhirs for Peace

Striking coastal sculptural ensemble of twelve granite monoliths with carved windows framing the Atlantic and honoring victims of the Civil War (map)

A Coruña - Museum of Fine Arts of A Coruña

Award-winning modern structure integrating an 18th-century convent and housing extensive Goya prints, Sargadelos ceramics, and Galician masterpieces (map)

A Coruña - National Museum of Science and Technology (MUNCYT)

Striking glass-enclosed "Crystal Prism" building featuring historic scientific instruments, the front section of a Boeing 747, and Spain’s first computer (map)

A Coruña - Tower of Hercules

World’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse featuring interior archaeological excavations, 18th-century neoclassical restoration, and an expansive cliffside sculpture park (map)

Albacete - Albacete Museum

Modernist concrete structure in Abelardo Sánchez Park featuring the iconic Iberian Sphinx of Haches and extensive Roman doll and mosaic collections (map)

Albacete - Municipal Museum of Cutlery

Green-tiled modernist palace showcasing 5,000 pieces of historic Spanish folding knives, daggers, and scissors reflecting five centuries of local craftsmanship (map)

Albacete - Pedagogical and Children's Museum of Castilla-La Mancha

Comprehensive educational heritage center featuring reconstructed historic classrooms, antique puppets, and extensive collections of vintage toys and school supplies (map)

Albacete - Water Interpretation Center (CiAb)

Refurbished historic water tanks and observation tower featuring interactive hydrological cycle exhibits and panoramic views from the city’s highest point (map)

Alcalá de Henares - Cervantes Birthplace Museum

Museum located in the reconstructed family home where Miguel de Cervantes, the celebrated author of Don Quixote, was born in 1547 (map)

Alcalá de Henares - Motos Made in Spain

Unique museum dedicated to the rich history of the Spanish motorcycle industry, featuring one of the most comprehensive collections in the country (map)

Alicante - Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ)

Renovated 1920s hospital complex featuring immersive 21st-century scenography, the iconic Lady of Guardamar, and dedicated galleries for underwater and field archaeology (map)

Alicante - Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante (MACA)

Seventeenth-century Baroque granary transformed into a light-filled gallery housing masterpieces by Picasso, Cocteau, Dalí, and the kinetic works of Eusebio Sempere (map)

Alicante - Gravina Museum of Fine Arts (MUBAG)

Eighteenth-century Palacio del Conde de Lumiares housing major 19th-century Spanish realism, local Alicante masterpieces, and decorative period furniture (map)

Alicante - The Ocean Race Museum

High-tech maritime center detailing the grueling round-the-world regatta through interactive simulators and racing yacht exhibits (map)

Almería - Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum

Interactive center dedicated to the art and history of the Spanish guitar, featuring a major section on Almería-born luthier Antonio de Torres, often called the "father of the modern guitar" (map)

Almería - Museum of Almería

Award-winning contemporary building housing the most important archaeological finds in the province, specifically focusing on the Copper and Bronze Age societies of Los Millares and El Argar (map)

Ávila - Provincial Museum of Ávila

Renaissance palace featuring pre-Roman stone sculptures, Roman mosaics, and regional ethnographic artifacts tracing the province's history (map)

Badajoz - Extremaduran and Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art (MEIAC)

Modern circular complex built on the site of a former prison, focusing on cross-cultural contemporary art from Extremadura, Portugal, and Latin America (map)

Badajoz - Provincial Archaeological Museum

Located in the historic Alcazaba, showcasing regional artifacts from Prehistory through the Middle Ages, with notable Roman and Visigothic collections (map)

Barcelona - Joan Miró Foundation

Purpose-built Mediterranean rationalist space housing thousands of the artist’s paintings, sculptures, and textiles alongside key contemporary avant-garde works (map)

Barcelona - Moco Museum Barcelona

Contemporary art museum presenting modern, street, and digital art in a historic palace in the Gothic Quarter (map)

Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)

Iconic National Palace complex housing an unparalleled collection of Romanesque church frescoes, Gothic altarpieces, and masterpieces of Catalan Modernism (map)

Barcelona - Picasso Museum Barcelona

Barcelona museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso’s early works and artistic evolution (map)

Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Iconic Bilbao museum of contemporary art, famed for its bold architecture by Frank Gehry (map)

Burgos - Museum of Burgos

Renaissance palace housing regional treasures from Atapuerca fossils and Roman artifacts to the exquisite medieval Silos Enamel and 19th-century Spanish paintings (map)

Burgos - Museum of Human Evolution (MEH)

Modernist "light box" centerpiece of the city housing the world-renowned fossil collection from the nearby Atapuerca archaeological sites (map)

Cáceres - Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art

Cutting-edge gallery in a stunning minimalist building housing one of Europe's premier private contemporary art collections, featuring masters like Ai Weiwei, Picasso, and Kandinsky (map)

Cáceres - Museum of Cáceres

Historic palace complex featuring regional archaeology and fine arts, famously housing a pristine 11th-century Almohad underground cistern (map)

Cáceres - Vostell Malpartida Museum

Avant-garde museum integrating Fluxus and "Happening" art into a 18th-century wool-washing facility amidst a dramatic natural granite landscape (map)

Cádiz - Museum of Cádiz

Essential stop for history lovers, featuring rare Phoenician anthropoid sarcophagi, Roman artifacts, and a notable fine arts gallery with masterpieces by Zurbarán (map)

Castellón de la Plana - Castellón Museum of Fine Arts

Award-winning avant-garde building housing diverse collections of traditional ceramics, fine arts, and archaeology, with a special focus on the region's prominent pottery history (map)

Ceuta - Late Roman Basilica Museum

Exceptional archaeological site featuring the remains of a 4th-century Christian basilica, an adjacent necropolis, and a vaulted tomb with original mural paintings (map)

Ceuta - Museum of the Legion

Historic collection documenting the Spanish Legion's elite military history since 1920, featuring banners, uniforms, and weaponry within a dedicated commemorative space (map)

Ciudad Real - Merced Convent

Fine Arts Museum of the city in 17th-century former convent, featuring an impressive Baroque cloister and a significant collection of Spanish contemporary art (map)

Ciudad Real - Museum of Ciudad Real

Comprehensive regional collection located in a modern building, featuring significant Pliocene fossils and a landmark mastodon skeleton (map)

Ciudad Real - Quixote Museum — Cervantes Library

Cultural space dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece, combining a specialized library with an innovative museum that brings the world of Don Quixote to life (map)

Córdoba - Al-Iksir Alchemy Museum

Unique museum set in a restored 13th-century house in the Jewish Quarter, dedicated to the ancient science of alchemy and its influence on history and culture (map)

Córdoba - Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs

Fortified palace and National Monument showcasing a blend of Roman, Visigothic, and Christian architectural styles, famous for its magnificent terraced gardens and historical significance (map)

Córdoba - Andalusian House

12th-century house in the Jewish Quarter that recreates the atmosphere of the Al-Andalus period, featuring a symbolic fusion of Eastern and Western cultures (map)

Córdoba - Bullfighting Museum of Cordoba

Dedicated museum in a 16th-century mansion exploring the city's deep-rooted bullfighting heritage through historic costumes, artwork, and memorabilia of legendary local bullfighters (map)

Córdoba - Caliphal Baths

10th-century Arab baths that were part of the Umayyad Alcázar, now a museum showcasing the social importance and refined hygiene of Caliphal Córdoba (map)

Córdoba - Córdoba Archaeological Museum

Comprehensive collection of archaeological artifacts housed in the Renaissance palace of Jerónimo Páez, uniquely built over the remains of the city's ancient Roman theater (map)

Córdoba - Julio Romero de Torres Museum

Monographic museum in the artist's former home capturing the soul of Córdoba through his unique fusion of symbolism and realism (map)

Córdoba - Medina Azahara — Archaeological Site of Madinat al-Zahra

Vast 10th-century archaeological site of a palatial city built by Abd al-Rahman III, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site (map)

Córdoba - Museum of Fine Arts of Córdoba

Centuries of paintings and sculptures by Spanish artists housed in the historic former Hospital de la Caridad, located in the iconic Plaza del Potro (map)

Córdoba - Viana Palace

14th-century Renaissance palace and National Monument famous for its twelve stunning courtyards and magnificent formal garden, earning it the title "The Museum of the Patios" (map)

Cuenca - Museum of Cuenca

Archeological museum located in the "Casa del Curato" that traces the history of the province from the Paleolithic era through the Roman and medieval periods (map)

Cuenca - Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha

A modern museum showcasing the region’s rich prehistoric heritage, featuring life-sized dinosaur replicas and over 200 high-quality fossils (map)

Cuenca - Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha

An interactive museum located in the historic old town, housed in a unique complex of restored medieval buildings and modern extensions (map)

Cuenca - Spanish Abstract Art Museum. Juan March Foundation

Most comprehensive collections of Spanish abstract art from the 1950s and 1960s located within Cuenca's most iconic landmark, the medieval "Hanging Houses" (map)

Girona - Cinema Museum — Tomàs Mallol Collection

A unique museum dedicated to the world of film and moving images, housing the extensive collection of filmmaker Tomàs Mallol (map)

Girona - Archaeology Museum of Catalonia in Girona

Archaeological museum housed within the grand Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, showcasing historical artifacts from the Girona region (map)

Girona - Jewish History Museum

Museum located in the heart of the "Call" (the old Jewish quarter) that preserves and highlights the history and heritage of the Jewish communities in medieval Catalonia (map)

Granada - Alhambra

Iconic medieval fortress and palace complex that stands as one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site (map)

Granada - Archaeological Museum of Granada

Historic museum in the 16th-century Castril House showcasing the region's heritage from prehistory through the Nasrid period (map)

Granada - Museum of Fine Arts of Granada

City's most important art gallery, located on the upper floor of the Palace of Charles V within the Alhambra complex, featuring works from the 15th to the 20th centuries (map)

Granada - Palace of the Forgotten

Museum located in a restored 16th-century palace dedicated to the history of the Sephardic Jews in Spain and the instruments of the Spanish Inquisition (map)

Granada - Sacromonte Caves Museum

Ethnographic museum located in the Barranco de los Negros, featuring recreated cave dwellings that illustrate the history, traditions, and culture of the Sacromonte district (map)

Granada - Science Park

First interactive science museum in Andalusia, a massive complex featuring a planetarium, a tropical butterfly house, and an observation tower (map)

Guadalajara - Museum of Guadalajara (Palace of the Royal Infante)

Oldest provincial museum in Spain, offering a journey through the region's art and history since 1838, housed within the stunning Infantado Palace (map)

Huelva - Huelva Museum

Essential cultural institution that offers a comprehensive look at the province's rich heritage through its three main sections: Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Ethnography (map)

Huesca - Art and Nature Center - Beulas Foundation (CDAN)

Contemporary art space designed by Rafael Moneo that focuses on the dialogue between art and the surrounding landscape (map)

Huesca - Huesca Museum

Significant museum housed in the former 12th-century Royal Palace and the Baroque Old University, showcasing the region's archaeology and fine arts (map)

Huesca - Planetarium of Aragon

Officially known as the Espacio 0.42, this modern center is located in the Walqa Technology Park and offers an immersive journey into the stars (map)

Jaén - Iberian Museum

World-class institution and only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the Iberian people and their culture (map)

Jaén - International Museum of Naïve Art "Manuel Moral"

Only museum in Spain dedicated exclusively to Naïve art, featuring a collection of over 600 works by both Spanish and international artists (map)

Jaén - Jaén Museum

Major provincial museum divided into two main sections: Archaeology and Fine Arts, offering a vast overview of the region's history from prehistory to the 20th century (map)

Jaén - Luis Barbero Model Museum

Fascinating museum dedicated to the intricate wood carvings and models created by the local artist Luis Barbero, located within the Palacio de Villardompardo complex (map)

Jaén - Museum of Popular Arts and Customs

Ethnographic museum located within the Villardompardo Palace that documents the traditional lifestyle, trades, and culture of the Jaén province (map)

Las Palmas - Columbus House

Beautiful complex of historic buildings that served as the former residence of the island's governors and famously hosted Christopher Columbus during his voyages (map)

Las Palmas - Elder Museum of Science and Technology

innovative and highly interactive museum located in the heart of the city, dedicated to making science and technology accessible to all ages through hands-on exploration (map)

Las Palmas - The Canary Museum

Historic scientific and cultural institution founded in 1879, famous for housing the world's most complete collection of remains from the "Guanches", the indigenous people of the Canary Islands (map)

León - Contemporary Art Museum of Castilla y León (MUSAC)

World-renowned museum of 21st-century art, famous for its striking multicolored glass facade inspired by the stained-glass windows of the León Cathedral (map)

León - Gaudí's Casa Botines Museum

Neo-Gothic masterpiece and one of the rare buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí outside of Catalonia, now housing a vast collection of 19th and 20th-century Spanish art (map)

León - León Museum

Oldest and largest museum in the province, it offers an extensive journey through the history of León, from its Roman military origins to the modern day (map)

Lleida - Lleida Museum

Major regional museum that brings together several historical collections to tell the story of the city and its surrounding territory from prehistory to the present day (map)

Lleida - Roda Roda Automotive Museum

Fascinating museum housed in a restored 1950s garage, showcasing an extensive collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, and engines (map)

Madrid - Prado National Museum

Madrid’s iconic art museum, celebrated for its rich collection of Spanish and European masters (map)

Madrid - Reina Sofía National Museum

Madrid’s iconic art museum, celebrated for its rich collection of Spanish and European masters (map)

Madrid - Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Madrid museum with a rich art collection, bridging gaps between the Prado and Reina Sofía (map)

Málaga - Picasso Museum Málaga

Sixteenth-century Renaissance palace housing a family-donated collection of paintings, ceramics, and sculptures spanning the artist’s prolific eight-decade career (map)

Palencia - Museum of Palencia

Archaeological treasury housed in 16th-century Renaissance Casa del Cordón featuring Celtiberian metalwork, Roman mosaics, and medieval Gothic sarcophagi (map)

Palma - Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art

Premier modern art museum built into the perimeter of a 16th-century Renaissance bastion, featuring over 700 works by Balearic and international artists (map)

Palma - Juan March Foundation Museum

Elegant museum housed in a 17th-century mansion in the heart of Palma, showcasing a premier collection of 20th-century Spanish art (map)

Palma - Museum of Mallorca

Located in the beautiful 16th-century Brull Palace, this museum preserves the island's artistic and archaeological history from the prehistoric Talayotic period to the 20th century (map)

Palma - Museum of Mallorca Cathedral

Located within the cathedral complex, this museum houses an exceptional collection of sacred art, liturgical silver, and historical artifacts related to the history of "La Seu" (map)

Palma - Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation

Unique cultural center based in the studios where Joan Miró lived and worked for nearly 30 years, offering an intimate look at the artist's creative process (map)

Salamanca - Art Nouveau and Art Déco Museum – Casa Lis

Spectacular decorative arts museum housed in a stunning modernist mansion famous for its colorful stained-glass windows and iron architecture (map)

Salamanca - Historical Motorcycle Museum

Specialized museum showcasing a private collection of over 50 iconic motorcycles that trace the history of two-wheeled transport through the 20th century (map)

Salamanca - Museum of Automotive History

First public museum in Spain dedicated to the automobile, featuring a massive collection that traces the mechanical and aesthetic evolution of vehicles (map)

Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA)

Impressive museum located in the Old Civil Hospital that combines natural sciences with archaeological finds to tell the story of the Canary Islands' origins (map)

Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Museum of Science and the Cosmos

Interactive museum that combines traditional museum exhibits with hands-on activities, focusing on astronomy, technology, and the laws of physics (map)

Valencia - Prince Felipe Science Museum

Striking science museum in Valencia, featuring interactive exhibits on science, technology, and innovation (map)

Valencia - Valencia Museum of Fine Arts

Baroque seminary building housing Spain’s second-largest art gallery, featuring premier Gothic altarpieces, Renaissance courtyards, and significant works by Goya, Velázquez, and Sorolla (map)

Zamora - Castile and León Ethnographic Museum

Extensive collection of traditional tools, clothing, and ritual objects exploring the daily life and cultural identity of the region's rural communities (map)

Zamora - Zamora Museum

Award-winning modern building housing a significant collection of archaeological finds and fine arts, notably featuring the Arribes Gold Treasure and Roman mosaics (map)

Zaragoza - Alma Mater Museum

Former Archbishop's Palace showcasing sacred art and royal residences within a building that spans 2,000 years of history, featuring 12th-century towers and portraits by Goya (map)

Zaragoza - Caesaraugusta Theatre Museum

Striking archaeological site featuring the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a 1st-century AD Roman theatre that once held 6,000 spectators (map)

Zaragoza - Museum of Lanterns and Crystal Rosaries

Unique religious museum housed in the Church of the Sacred Heart, showcasing the magnificent stained-glass lanterns used in the city's annual Crystal Rosary procession (map)

Zaragoza - Natural Science Museum of the University of Zaragoza

Vast collection of fossils and specimens, including the first dinosaur discovered in Spain, the Aragosaurus, in the historic Paraninfo building (map)

Zaragoza - Pablo Serrano Aragonese Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture (IAACC)

Iconic industrial-style museum dedicated to the work of sculptor Pablo Serrano, featuring extensive collections of 20th-century Spanish art and avant-garde rotating exhibitions (map)
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