Spain's second largest art gallery
The Museum of Fine Arts does not only pay tribute to the best Valencian painters of all eras, including the great master Joaquín Sorolla. It also houses important collections of Gothic altarpieces and Renaissance painting, as well as works by renowned national and international artists such as Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Murillo, Van Dyck and Bosch.
In addition to paintings and sculptures, you will find drawings and engravings, archaeological pieces, luxurious decorative objects in silver, gold, or ceramics, and much more. It is also worth setting aside time for one of its excellent temporary exhibitions.
The Museum is housed in the imposing building of the former San Pío V College-Seminary, founded in 1683. Throughout its history, it has also served as a Military Academy, a charitable institution, an army provisions warehouse, and a Military Hospital.
Why visit the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia
- It is the second largest art gallery in Spain, featuring works from the 15th to the 19th centuries
- It offers the most complete collection of works by Valencian painters, including a room dedicated to Sorolla
- It houses paintings by internationally renowned masters such as Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Murillo, Van Dyck and Bosch.
- It occupies a historic building dating back to the 17th century
What to see at the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia
The best Valencian art
An artistic journey from the so-called Valencian Primitives (14th-16th centuries) to the Valencian school of painters and sculptors Pinazo and Benlliure. Of course, the crowning glory is the room dedicated to the Valencian master Joaquín Sorolla.
The great masters
The museum houses works by Goya, El Greco, Murillo and even an unpublished painting by Velázquez. You will also find great Flemish and Italian artists such as Van Dyck or Andrea del Sarto.
Renaissance painting
In the 16th century, Valencia was an important merchant centre and the gateway for the Renaissance style into the country. The room dedicated to this period includes works by artists such as Il Pinturicchio or Bosch, and the only portrait by Botticelli on display in Spain.
Gothic gems
On the ground floor, you will find an exceptional collection of Gothic panels and altarpieces from the 14th and 15th centuries, by both Valencian and international artists.
The Ambassador Vich Courtyard
An essential corner of the museum: a Renaissance reconstruction of a 16th-century courtyard, a true architectural gem.
Archaeological remains
The cloister also displays Iberian sculptures, Roman mosaics, Romanesque capitals, and other archaeological pieces found in the region.
