Artium Museum, Vitoria
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Artium Museum - by JL Cid on Google
Description
Artium is a contemporary art museum located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the province of Álava, in the Spanish Basque Country. The building was designed by architect José Luis Catón and the collections are arranged around 5 time periods, starting with the Avant-garde artists (1900-1939). There are artworks from Basque and Spanish artists exposed (or installed) permanently as well as temporary exhibitions.
Access & Transport
The museum is in the centre of the city, a 5mins walk from the main squares and monuments, and 1km north of the train station (15mins walk). There is an underground parking next to the complex. Vitoria itself is 60km south of Bilbao, 100km west of Pamplona, and 120km northeast of Burgos. There are direct trains to Pamplona (65mins) and Burgos (85mins)
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with the Plaza Virgen Blanca and the Cathedral of Santa Maria for a comprehensive exploration of the historical center.
Environmental & Social
Purposely built complex with carbon footprint mainly from electricity (cooling and lighting). Helps spread the arts
Conclusion
Artium has been given the right infrastructure to succeed but lacks content that can appeal to visitors without a strong interest in contemporary art. Worth trying if in town but keep your expectations low and hope to be surprised on the upside
Key positive
Well suited exhibition spaces
Central location and low admission fees
Key negative
Permanent collection lacks anchor works from famous artists
Suitability
Accessible for wheelchair users (ramp and lift). Children under 14 may not find the content very interesting
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h
MONDAY -
TUESDAY11:00 - 14:00
WEDNESDAY11:00 - 14:00
THURSDAY11:00 - 14:00
FRIDAY11:00 - 14:00
SATURDAY11:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY11:00 - 20:00
MONDAY -
TUESDAY17:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY17:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY17:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY17:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY -
SUNDAY -