Valencia is undoubtedly one of the most interesting cities in Spain. Whether you are a student, a young worker or an adult, living in Valencia is a unique opportunity. A city that stands out for many factors, but one of the most important is its cultural heritage. In its offer, it has more than 35 museums, with very varied themes and for all audiences and tastes. 

For this reason, Valencia is one of the biggest attractions in the country, read on to delve into the heart of art. Culture, history, heritage and tradition make it a different city, read on and be very attentive not to miss anything. You will fall in love with the architecture and the possibilities it offers.

In this small guide we will review the best museums in Valencia, Spain. Enjoy your stay and let yourself be surprised by the many paintings of great artists, contemporary art exhibitions, crafts, traditional festivals, and above all the largest science museum in Europe!

What are the best and most visited museums in Valencia?

1. 1. Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM)

The Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM) has an endless number of works of art, more than 11,000 works of art! Inside we can find from drawings, paintings to sculptures or photographs. This museum has exhibited works by different artists such as the painter Joaquin Sorolla, a native Valencian. It also has works by Julio Gonzalez and Pablo Picasso. 

But not everything ends there, since this peculiar museum offers completely free activities every month such as book readings, poetry, production of music groups or film screenings. If you are passionate about the world of art in all its disciplines, this is the place for you.

The museum still contains two Valencian historical treasures, the first is in the basement, where you can see a part of the medieval wall that separated the city. When the city was enlarged, it was destroyed, but they were rescued in time to be exhibited in the museum. The second treasure is its great library. It houses more than 45,000 official archives completely at your fingertips! 

For all these reasons we invite you to get to know it as it is undoubtedly one of the best and most interesting museums in Valencia.

• Location: Calle de Guillem de Castro, 118.
• Price: Adults 6 €. Students or Carnet Joven 3 €. Sundays free.
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 19:30.

  2. Príncipe Felipe Science Museum - City of Arts and Sciences

Santiago Calatrava is the architect of this spectacular museum, located in the City of Arts and Sciences, will make you experience technology and science in a way you've never seen before. It is not just a simple museum, as over the years it has become a symbol for the city. Composed of several buildings, more than 26,000 square meters, which makes it one of the largest in Spain. And one of the best museums in Valencia.

In this city of Arts and Sciences, we find other incredible buildings such as the Oceanogràfic, a giant aquarium. L'Hemisferic, which has an IMAX cinema, the Agora and L'Umbracle, where all kinds of shows are held.

The museum has a wide variety of exhibitions, both fixed and temporary, suitable for all audiences, showing the evolution and development of technology and science up to the present day, in a different and interactive way.

• Location: Av Profesor López Piñero, 7.
• Price: General 8€ and reduced option at 6 '20€.
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 hours.

1. 3. The museum of the Cathedral of Valencia

It is without a doubt an obligatory stop, visit the best museums in Valencia, Spain, it would not be the same without it. The new museum of the Cathedral of Valencia, is located next to the chapel of the Holy Chalice. It contains a large collection of works by different artists such as Francisco de Goya, Joan de Joanes or Alonso Cano. There is no excuse not to go, as it is open every day of the year. Your ticket is very complete as it includes a visit to both the cathedral and the museum itself. 

It was founded in 1761, as a curiosity it was built as an ancient mosque, over a Roman temple. It is a unique place full of history. 

• Location: Plaza de la Almoina, s/n.
• Price: From 3 €.
• Hours: Monday to Saturday (10:00 to 18:30) and Sundays and holidays (14:00 to 18:30).

  4. Museo Fallero

If you have lived or are thinking of living in Valencia, surely you have heard of the most typical festival of the city, the fallas. A unique spectacle in the world that is usually celebrated in March. In them, giant figures called "Ninots" are built and at the end of the festivities, as a way of closing, they end up burned. The flames destroy each and every one of the figures, except one. The "Ninot" that is saved thanks to popular opinion ends up being kept in this wonderful museum. 

Thanks to this museum you will know firsthand the history of the city and this peculiar festival that I am sure will surprise you.

Located very close to the City of Arts and Sciences, this Fallas museum served as a convent and even as a former military hospital.

• Location: Calle Monteolivete, 4, Valencia
• Price: 2 €.
• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (10:00 - 18:15) Sundays (10:00 - 13:15)

  5. Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia

Located in the prestigious palace of San Pío V, built in the seventeenth century. The Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia is a museum of national reference. All the collections that it contains at the present time began to be formed in the year 1768. Since that year the museum has been collecting all kinds of unique works. Real masters of art, such as El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Goya or Joaquín Sorolla, have passed through it.

A museum full of paintings, engravings and sculptures of incalculable value covering different periods and styles. During the visit you can also learn about its gastronomic part and it has a restaurant inside, so you can take a break. 

• Location: Calle San Pío V, 9.
• Price: Free.
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.