 A guide to art galleries in Huelva.
Robina Lowry
HUELVA
Contemporary and graphic art are exhibited at regular exhibitions in the Sala Siglo XXI, part of the Museo Provincial de Huelva which also has remarkable displays of Tartessic, Roman and prehistoric archaeological remains as well as paintings from the 15th to 20th century.
Avendia Alameda Sundheim 13. Tel. 959 259 300
Open Tuesday 15.00 to 20.00, Wednesday to Saturday 9.00 to 20.00, Sunday 9.00 to 15.00
Through paintings, sketches, engravings and photography the Centro de Interpretación Huelva Puerta del Atlántico describes the presence of the various civilisations who settled in the area and their relation to the Atlantic Ocean.
Calle Presidente Adolfo Suárez. Tel. 959 541 817
Open Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00. Saturday and Sunday 10.00 to 14.00.
MINAS DE RIOTINTO
There is an illustrated exhibition of the mining activities in the area from prehistoric times to the present day at the Museo Minero de Riotinto.
Parque Minero Rio Tinto. Tel. 959 591 015
NIEBLA
The Castillo y Alcázar de los Gúzmanes, the venue of the annual Niebla festival of music and dance, has permanent exhibits relating to armoury and falconry and also paintings, sketches and documents regarding ancient Arab science and medicine.
AYAMONTE
A large collection of Sevillan ceramics and wrought iron work can be seen in the 17th-century Casa de los Marchenas.
Plaza de la Laguna. Tel. 959 470 342
Varied art exhibitions are held in the 18th-century Casa Grande which also houses the municipal library.
Calle Huelva 37. Tel. 959 321 871
ARACENA
An exhibition relating to the environment, with photographs, sketches and informative panels, is on display at the Centro de Visitantes Cabildo Viejo.
Plaza Alta. Tel. 959 128 825
A interesting exhibition at the Museo de Jamón describes the culture and industry surrounding Iberian ham, from rearing the pigs to curing the ham.
Gran Vía. Tel. 663 937 870
Open every day from 11.00 to 18.00
In the centre of town there is a permanent open air exhibition of contemporary sculptures belonging to the Museo de Arte Contemporaráneo.
Plaza de San Pedro. Tel. 959 126 276
At the entrance of the Gruta de las Maravillas there is an exhibition of minerals in the Museo Geológico Minero.
Gruta de las Maravillas, Pozo de la Nieve. Tel. 959 128 355
Open every day 10.00 to 13.30 and 15.00 to 18.00
MOGUER
An interesting collection of religious art is housed at the Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro.
Monasterio de Santa Clara. Tel. 959 370 107
Contemporary and traditional art can be seen at the Galería Fernando Serrano.
Plaza Iglesias 18. Tel. 959 372 516
NERVA
Modern and contemporary paintings are exhibited at the Centro Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Daniel Vázquez Díaz.
Plaza Hijos Ilustres. Tel. 959 582 222
Open Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00 (summertime 18.00 to 21.00). Sunday, Monday and holidays 10.00 to 14.00. Entrance free.
PALOS DE LA FRONTERA
In the Casa Museo de Martón Alonso Pinzón there is a permanent exhibition of articles, documents and bibliography relating to the part played by the town in the discovery of America.
Calle Colón 24. Tel. 959 350 199
Open Monday to Friday 10.00 to 14.00
ALMONTE
Situated in an old olive mill the Museo de la Villa contains an exhibition relating to the culture of the area and its natural environment.
Calle Sebastián Conde. Tel. 959 451 503
Open Monday to Friday 9.30 to 14.00 (also 16.30 to 19.30 in winter). Saturday 10.00 to 13.00
The Centro Cultural de la Villa, in a 15th-century hermitage, not only has an interesting art gallery but also a collection of 18th-century maps and a large library of old books.
Plaza Fuente de las Damas. Tel. 959 451 829
Open every day from 10.00 to 15.00
The Santuario y Aldea de El Rocío, which dates from the 15th century, has fascinating articles on display relating to the annual El Rocío pilgrimage.
Calle Ermita. Tel. 959 442 425
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