…are the place to go to feel the deep spirit of Spain. Don’t miss the most significant ones that we listed.
Museums
La Alhambra Museum
Palace of Carlos V. Alhambra. Bus no. 2.
Open: Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone. 958.22.91.05.
Housed in the Palace of Carlos V, within the Alhambra, this museum contains outstanding Hispano–Moorish works of art from the 9th to the 16th centuries, including ceramics, wood, plaster, and metals. In addition, there is a section of Oriental Moorish art.
Museum of Fine Arts
Palace of Carlos V. Alhambra. Bus no. 2.
Open: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone. 958.22.48.43.
This museum preserves important works of art starting from the 16th century, including pieces by Alonso Cano and Machuca. Especially noteworthy is the sculpture El Entierro de Cristo (The Burial of Christ), by Jacobo Florentino. Part of the choir stalls from the Convent of Santa Cruz is on display, as well as other items from ancient convents and churches of Granada.
Royal Chapel Museum
Cathedral. Buses 3, 4, 5 & 8. Open: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. From April to September afternoon hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Phone. 958.22.92.39.
This museum houses important works of great historical and artistic value, including the crown and scepter of Queen Isabella and a priceless collection of panels from the Flemish School, a gift from the Queen to Granada.
Casa de los Tiros Museum
Plaza Padre Suárez, 19. Bus no. 4. Open: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Phone. 958.22.10.72.
Its collections are devoted to the history of the city of Granada, including blueprints, drawings, and photographs of urban modifications. The library contains books and periodicals on subjects connected with Granada.
Rodriguez-Acosta Foundation
Callejón del Niño del Royo, Bus no. 2. Open: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone. 958.22.74.97.
A collection of decorative arts, important archeological artifacts, and some works by the Granada–born painter Jose Maria Rodriguez–Acosta are on display.
Archeological Museum
Carrera del Darro, 41. Bus no. 12. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Phone. 958.22.56.40.
A collection of artifacts from prehistoric to Tartessian, Phoenician and Iberian cultures.
Casa de los Lisa Museum
Calle Convalescencia, 1. Bus no. 12. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 pm. Afternoon and holiday visits by appointment only. Phone. 958.22.21.44.
The twelve rooms house interesting works of art, including painting, sculpture, gold and silverwork.
House-museum of Manuel de Falla
Calle Antequeruela Alta. Bus no. 2. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Phone. 958.22.94.21.
The villa, surrounded by gardens, contains furniture and personal objects of the celebrated composer.
House-museum of Federico Garcia Lorca
Calle Virgen Blanca. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Phone. 958.25.84.66.
Granada residence of the famous poet, located in the Huerta de San Vicente within the García Lorca Park.
Art Galleries
Exhibition Halls of La General, Cultural Center
Caja Granada Foundation. Calle Acera del Casino, 3. Open: 6 to 9 p.m. Phone. 958.22.00.43 and 958.22.77.91.
La General, Mariana Pineda Hall
Plaza Mariana Pineda, 7. Assembly hall and Exhibition hall. Open: 6 to 9 p.m. Phone. 958.22.00.43 and 958.22.77.91.
La General, Triunfo Hall
Calle Divina Pastora. Open: 6 to 9 p.m. Phone. 958.29.36.50.
Palace of La Madraza
Exhibitions and other activities connected with the University of Granada. Calle Oficios, 2. Buses: 3, 4, 5 & 8. Phone. 958.24.84.34.
Royal Hospital, University Rectorate
Cuesta del Hospicio. Buses: 7, 16 & 17. Phone. 958.24.30.04.
Casa de Porras
Exhibition halls and workshops connected with the University of Granada. Plaza de Porras, Albaicín. Open: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 10 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. Bus no. 12. Phone. 958.22.44.25.
Manuel de Falla Cultural Center
Includes a concert hall, archives with documents on the composer, library and exhibition hall.
Paseo de los Martires. Alhambra. Open: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Bus no. 2. Phone. 958.22.83.18.
