Hortensia Herrero Art Center

Calle Del Mar, 31 46003 València

The finest collection of contemporary art in a 17th-century palace

Hortensia Herrero is a renowned art collector and a major patron of Valencian culture. The centre that bears her name houses more than one hundred works of contemporary art from her private collection. You’ll find pieces by leading national and international artists, from Joan Miró, Antoni Tàpies and Manolo Valdés to Anish Kapoor, Anselm Kiefer and Roy Lichtenstein.

As remarkable as the collection itself is the building that hosts it: the former Valeriola Palace, dating back to the 17th century. Look around and you’ll discover elegant coffered ceilings and traditional Valencian tiles, as well as archaeological remains from Roman and medieval València.

The visit continues in a modern adjoining building that houses the digital art works. Save some time for the final room, located in the basement. Alongside the remains of the Roman circus and a charming landscaped courtyard, you can learn more about the history of this extraordinary museum.

Why visit the Hortensia Herrero Art Centre

✓ It features works by more than 50 internationally renowned contemporary artists

✓ It preserves beautiful architectural and decorative elements from the former Valeriola Palace

✓ It includes artworks created exclusively for specific spaces within the centre

✓ It is built over remains of the ancient Roman circus of Valentia

What to see at the Hortensia Herrero Art Centre

The centre has 17 rooms that can be visited independently or as part of 90-minute guided tours, so you don’t miss a single detail.

✓ Site-specific works

Discover pieces created by world-class artists for specific spaces, such as Tempesta by Jaume Plensa and Corona Australis by Tomás Saraceno in the entrance hall. Don’t miss the reference to the Fallas by Mat Collishaw or the striking tunnel by Olafur Eliasson.

✓ Manolo Valdés Collection

The centre houses the largest display of works by Valencian artist Manolo Valdés, including iconic sculptures such as his Reina Mariana.

✓ The World of Irreversible Change

This fascinating interactive installation by TeamLab depicts a medieval Japanese village that reacts to changes in its environment. Be careful what you do: you could trigger a war and destroy the village—and the artwork—forever.

✓ Roman circus

A video of a galloping horse gives you the clue: you’ve arrived at the circus of Roman Valentia. The archaeological remains were discovered during the restoration of the Valeriola Palace.

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Details

Business schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday: 10:00 to 15:00
Closing days: Monday
Schedule info
The center will be closed on December 25, January 1 and 6.
On December 24, December 31, and January 5, it's open until 2:00 p.m.
Price
From January 1st

General admission: €12

Group admission: €10 (minimum group of 10)

Admission is free on Wednesday afternoons (with prior reservation).
VTC discount 10% off Valencia Tourist Card
Interest information
Guided tours: Tuesdays to Sunday at 10:30 AM. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 5:00 PM in Spanish; and Wednesday at 10:30 AM in English.
Price: €15. Reduced rate: €12.

Exclusive visit: For groups of 1 to 20 people. Price: 60€.
Century XVII
Duration: 2h - 2h 30m