 A guide to art Galleries in Granada.
Robina Lowry
GRANADA
Al Andalus y la Ciencia is a permanent exhibition in the Museo Parque de las Ciencias of the scientific discoveries made between the 8th and 15th centuries during Moorish rule in southern Spain. Paintings, sketches, maps, replicas, informative panels, photographs and many interactive modules.
Avenida del Mediterráneo. Tel. 958 131 900
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 19.00, Sunday 10.00 to 15.00.
The Centro de Arte Joven Rey Chico exhibits works by young artists.
Paseo de los Tristes, Albaicín. Tel. 958 248 100. Entrance free.
A collection of paintings, engravings and photographs, many relating to the mythical figure of Don Quijote de la Mancha, are in the Casa Museo Manuel de Falla. This is the house where the illustrious Spanish musician composed many of his great works.
Paseo de los Mártires. Tel. 958 222 188
Regular series of art exhibitions are held throughout the year at the Centro Municipal Gran Capitán in the centre of the city.
Calle Gran Capitán 24. Tel. 958 224 384
Open Monday to Saturday 10.30 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 19.00 (summertime 18.30 to 21.30). Entrance free.
At the Casa Federico García Lorca there is a permanent exhibition photographs, sketches and documents relating to the life and works of the Spanish poet and playwright.
Calle de la Virgen Blanca. Tel. 958 258 466
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 19.00 (summertime 17.00 to 20.00). Entrance free on Wednesday.
Art for art’s sake is the idea behind the Granada Capital Art Gallery where works of all kinds of artistic styles and trends are exhibited.
Gran Vía de Colón 13. Tel. 958 221 553
Open Monday to Saturday 11.00 to 13.45 and 17.30 to 21.00
Oils, watercolours and graphic art are exhibited at Cidi Hiaya, a gallery in the heart of the city.
Calle Pavaneras 9. Tel. 958 224 990
Open Monday to Friday 11.30 to 13.30 and 18.00 to 21.00, Saturday 11.30 to 13.30
The Galería de Arte Caja Granada holds regular art exhibitions.
Calle San Antón 22. Tel. 958 266 187
Open every day from 11.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.30
Exhibitions relating to the history, evolution, customs and traditions of local cave dwellers can be seen at the Centro de Interpretación del Sacromonte.
Barranco de los Negros. Tel. 958 215 120
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 19.00 (summertime 17.00 to 21.00).
The Centro José Guerrero, a gallery for contemporary art which holds regular exhibitions, is situated in the heart of the ancient Moorish silk bazaar.
La Alcaicería. Tel. 958 225 185
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 21.00, Sunday 10.30 to 14.00
Oils and watercolours by local and international artists can be found at the Galería de Arte Ceferino Navarro.
Calle San Matías.
Open Monday to Saturday 11.00 to 13.30 and 18.00 to 21.00
The Centro Cultural Memoria de Andalucía is a modern museum where permanent exhibits and many temporary exhibitions focus on the history and culture of Andalucía.
Carretera de Armilla. Tel. 958 244 500
GUADIX
The Sala de Exposiciones Municipal holds regular exhibitions of paintings and sculptures.
Plaza de la Catedral.
Open Monday to Saturday 19.00 to 22.00. Entrance free.
MONTEFRÍO
The 16th-century Casa de los Oficios, originally used by artisans, has been restored and is now a space for art exhibitions of all kinds.
Plaza de España. Tel. 958 336 136
An exhibition depicting the last frontier of the Moors in Al-Andalus can be seen at the Centro de Interpretación El Centinela situated within the Castillo de la Villa.
Open Monday to Friday 12.00 to 14.00
MOTRIL
Originally built for a wealthy Moorish convert, the 16th-century Casa de la Palma was then used as a sugarcane refinery and is now a cultural centre. The principal exhibits relate to the sugar industry and guided tours are offered.
Plaza Trinidad. Tel. 958 600 064
Occasional art exhibitions are held in the Casa Consistorial, the 17th-century town hall building which presents remarkable examples of mudéjar architecture. Some rooms are open permanently to visitors who can see artwork and period furnishings.
Plaza de España. Tel. 958 838 300
The Museo Aeronáutico, an excellent air and space museum, has numerous exhibits to interest children and adults alike.
Calle Cuartel de E.V.A. Tel. 958 822 206
SALOBREÑA
The Zoco de Artesanos, a craftsmen’s market, is the place to see how glassblowers, carpenters, ceramicists or toy makers work and create.
Plaza del Antiguo Mercado. Tel. 660 955 007
The Parque de la Fuente, well known for its twice weekly night-time markets, holds various cultural exhibitions in the summer.
Avenida del Mediterráneo.
The last functioning sugar factory in Europe, the Fábrica de Azúcar, has a small museum with exhibits and a model of the whole process of refining sugar cane.
Playa de La Caleta.
ALMUÑÉCAR
A regular series of contemporary art exhibitions are held at the Galería de Arte Nexo.
Calle Príncipe 12. Tel. 651 494 185
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00.
Paintings, ceramics, photographs and engravings are on display at the Galería Jerkim.
Puerta de Granada 10. Tel. 958 883 222
In the building housing the local library and music school, the Centro Cívico, there is a gallery which holds regular exhibitions of art and other cultural activities, including the annual international Andrés Segovia guitar competition.
La Herradura.
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