Salamanca Art Galleries

(Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain)

Art lovers visiting the city of Salamanca will not be disappointed, with an exceptional selection of galleries and similar museums of offer. Many of the main art-related offerings in Salamanca contain vast collections of Spanish works and often feature free admission.

The top choices in Salamanca include the exceptional International Centre of Art (Centro Internacional de Arte), the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes) and the Museum of the City's History (Museo de Historia de la Ciudad) - which also celebrates the history and heritage of this part of Castilla y León.

Sala de Exposiciones de Casa de las Conchas (Exposition Rooms)

Address: Casa de las Conchas, Compania, 1, Salamanca, 37002, Spain
Tel: +34 923 26 9317
The Sala de Exposiciones de Casa de las Conchas is housed in the city's famous 'House of Shells' and is a popular art gallery, hosting many temporary exhibitions of art throughout the Salamanca calendar. Situated in the Barrio Antiguo area of the city, the gallery exhibits paintings and sculptures by both Spanish and international artists.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 12:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 21:00; Saturday - 12:00 to 14:00
Admission: free

International Centre of Art (Centro Internacional de Arte)

Address: Plaza Espana, 5-6, Edificio Espana, Salamanca, 37004, Spain
Tel: +34 923 22 8888
The city's International Centre of Art offers endless changing exhibitions of art works, attracting an array of international artists, together with local Spanish painters and sculptors. A permanent collection of paintings features a number of famous artists, including works by Picasso amongst others.
Open hours: Monday to Friday -18:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 12:00 to 14:00
Admission: free

Annia Gallery (Galeria Annia)

Address: Pollo Martin, 16, Salamanca, 37005, Spain
Tel: +34 923 12 3705
A popular commercial gallery, Galeria Annia is the perfect place to find inexpensive Spanish art and features many impressive temporary exhibitions each year, together with a permanent collection of paintings and modern art works.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:30 to 14:00, 16:30 to 21:00; Saturday - 10:30 to 14:00
Admission: free

Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes)

Address: Plaza del Patio de Escuelas Menores, Salamanca, 37008, Spain
Tel: +34 923 21 2235
One of Salamanca's premier art galleries, the Museum of Fine Arts features imposing Renaissance-style architecture. Home to many famous paintings and sculptures, including a number of exceptional religious works of art, the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes also contains several other important collections, including local artefacts.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 09:45 to 13:45, 16:45 to 19:15; Saturday - 10:15 to 13:45, 16:45 to 19:15
Admission: free

Museum of the City's History (Museo de Historia de la Ciudad)

Address: Palacio Episcopal, Plaza Juan XXIII, 15-17, Salamanca, 37008, Spain
Tel: +34 923 214180
Celebrating the city's rich heritage, the Museo de Historia de la Ciudad is housed in the opulent Palacio Episcopal. Home to many important archaeological finds and local treasures, the museum also contains a large collection of art works, including numerous historic paintings.
Open hours: Tuesday to Thursday - 10:00 to 13:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 13:00, 17:30 to 19:00
Admission: free

Artis Rooms (Sala Artis)

Address: Zamora, 44, Salamanca, 37002, Spain
Tel: +34 923 21 5049
Standing in the centre of Salamanca, the Sala Artis is a major venue which hosts a diverse selection of art exhibitions. Many famous Spanish and local artists regularly exhibit works here.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 12:00 to 13:30, 20:00 to 22:00
Admission: free

Sala de Exposiciones La Salina (Exposition Rooms)

Address: San Pablo, 22, Salamanca, 37001, Spain
Tel: +34 923 29 3197
Actively promoting the works of Spanish artists, this popular government-run art gallery regularly hosts countless temporary exhibitions throughout the year. With many contemporary and more traditional pieces on display, including a mixture of paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs and ceramics, the Sala de Exposiciones La Salina is highly regarded in this part of Castilla y León.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 18:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 14:00
Admission: free