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Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias

1-3 Calle Santa Ana, Oviedo, Principado de Asturias

Description

The Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias exhibits paintings, sculptures, photographs, and decorative and industrial art items from regional, Spanish and international artists. It is housed in three buildings in the centre of Oviedo: the Palacio de Velarde (with its glass roof atrium), the House of Oviedo-Portal, and the House of Solís-Carbajal. Some of the famous artists on display include Sorolla, Picasso, El Greco, Zurbarán, Francisco de Goya, Veronese, and Rubens.

Access & Transport

The museum is located in the historical centre of Oviedo, next to the cathedral. Oviedo is roughly in the centre of the Asturias region, 120km north of León and 190km west of Santander. Accessibility info: http://www.museobbaa.com/en/visit/accesibilidad/

Instructions & Recommendations

Besides the cathedral, nearby attractions include the Plaza de El Fontán and San Francisco Park.

Meta review

"Surprisingly good" is the leitmotiv among online reviewers, many of whom stepped in on the basis of it being free and turned out very pleasantly surprised both by the extent of the museum and their encounter with some paintings from top artists. The main drawbacks are the lunch time break that never ceases to amaze foreign tourists and the slightly confusing layout with bridges between the three buildings.

Environmental & Social

Minor environmental impact to run the museum (mostly electricity) but repurposing of existing buildings. Spreads the arts and preserves the town's architectural heritage

Conclusion

Probably the best art museum in Asturias, it is not spectacular in any way but there is a broad range of artistic movements and themes represented, a standard curation, and it is suitably housed in old town houses. Cherry on top: entrance is free.

Key positive

Several good quality artworks

Free admission and centrally located

Key negative

None

Suitability

Most rooms in the 3 buildings are accessible. Children may not be very interested in the collections

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 24/25 Dec, 01 Jan, 01 May, 01 Nov

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Sep, 01

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:30 - 14:00

WEDNESDAY10:30 - 14:00

THURSDAY10:30 - 14:00

FRIDAY10:30 - 14:00

SATURDAY11:30 - 14:00

SUNDAY11:30 - 14:30

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY16:30 - 20:30

WEDNESDAY16:30 - 20:30

THURSDAY16:30 - 20:30

FRIDAY16:30 - 20:30

SATURDAY17:30 - 20:00

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Jul, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:30 - 14:00

WEDNESDAY10:30 - 14:00

THURSDAY10:30 - 14:00

FRIDAY10:30 - 14:00

SATURDAY10:30 - 14:00

SUNDAY10:30 - 14:30

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY16:00 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY16:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY16:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY16:00 - 20:00

SATURDAY16:00 - 20:00

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Free

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