Valencia's famous museums

Let's take a look at Valencia's famous museums!

Valencia Museum of Modern Art

The City Museum of Valencia (MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD) is located in a 19th-century palace in the old town area. It exhibits archaeological artifacts from the city's early founding, as well as artifacts from the Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian periods, representing the history and development of the city. The museum houses valuable documents from the reign of James I and later periods, as well as a model representing the Valencia Palace. Additionally, the museum's retro and artistic decor attracts various modern artists from Valencia, so if you happen to visit at the right time, you might have the opportunity to see the perfect combination of modern art and urban history here.

Valencia Museum of Natural Science

The Natural Science Museum is located next to the avenue of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. It is an exploratory museum that embraces the tradition of nature, which has been an integral part of Valencia's culture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Visitors can explore the history of life and its development through the paleontology exhibition, experiencing the evolution of natural life and its ecosystems in Valencia. The museum houses the most important paleontological exhibition in the region - the J. Rodrigo Botet Heritage, as well as fascinating exhibitions from the Quaternary period in South America.

Valencia Museum of Art

The Valencia Museum of the Enlightenment and Modernity (MUVIM), located in the old town of Valencia, is a newly established museum that combines modern art with historic architecture. Visitors can embark on a fascinating journey through the history and ideas of the Valencia Enlightenment movement, as well as explore the forefront of contemporary science and architecture. MUVIM features three exquisite exhibition areas: the Enlightenment exhibition area, temporary exhibition area, and activity rooms. It also houses a library, research rooms, and administrative offices for scholars to continue their research and exchange ideas.

Carmen Center

The CENTRE DEL CARME is an art exhibition area located in the Carmen Monastery. Its exterior has a retro style, while the interior is highly distinctive with a medieval artistic sense, attracting a large number of artists and tourists to visit. Currently, there are some temporary exhibition rooms set up here for Valencia artists to display their works, and you will have the opportunity to see works by famous artists such as Sorolla and Benlliure. While enjoying the art, be sure to take stunning photos for your friends on social media!