Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla

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A staple of the cultural landscape in Seville, Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla is a premier institution dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Spanning four separate museum sites across the city, it houses an extensive collection of over 15,000 works extending from ancient times through to contemporary art. Highlights include Renaissance painting and Flemish paneling, as well as paintings by renowned Spanish artists such as El Greco and Ribera.


The exhibits span from the Roman era to 19th Century works by renowned Spanish artists such as El Greco, Velazquez, Murillo, Goya, and Zurbaran. With its unique combination of traditional and contemporary pieces, it offers a great insight into Spain’s artistic history. The museum also houses a library devoted to the study of Spanish fine arts for those who wish to delve deeper into the topic. Its convenient downtown location makes it easy for visitors to visit the collection anytime.


History:

The first museum was housed in the monastery's 1662 Mudéjar-style renovation, which saw its first public opening in 1839. This La Merced monastic order was driven from the structure in 1835 by confiscating the church property. The museum made an effort to keep acquired artwork from temples and monasteries at that time. The museum didn't start housing private collections until the turn of the 20th century. The Museo de Bellas Artes has only had a regular art collection since 1970.


The museum also offers lectures and events designed to increase public engagement with culture and art history through educational workshops, seminars, and guided tours. Through its innovative approach to curation, Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla maintains its reputation as one of Spain's foremost institutions for fine art.


One of the outstanding examples of Andalusian Mannerist architecture is this structure. The building project was conceptualized by the architect and artist Juan de Oviedo, who was supported by Fray Alonso de Monroy. The old convent's former structure is still visible behind the façade. The church, which is situated at one end of the monastery, and three patios are connected by a large stairway. There are 14 rooms in the museum, which are arranged in chronological sequence. The majority of the artwork has a religious subject, and most contemporary pieces are set apart from them.

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    2 hours

Address of Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla

9 Plaza del Museo, Seville, Spain

Opening & Closing time of Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla

  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    09:00-21:00
  • Wednesday
    09:00-21:00
  • Thursday
    09:00-21:00
  • Friday
    09:00-21:00
  • Saturday
    09:00-21:00
  • Sunday
    09:00-15:00
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