Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias

The museum is so impressive that you’d probably need to visit it three times to be able to take everything in without rushing. The artistic quality of the works on display is truly remarkable. My personal top 10 definitely includes Saints Michael and Engracia (1490), The Nativity of the Virgin (1485), Anamorphosis (1935), and Bacchus and Ariadne. Maria Luisa in the Garden (1871) is truly charming. Centuries go by, yet a single painting traces back to people who lived their lives so long ago. A special thanks goes to the explanatory texts beneath some of the paintings, as they really help to look deeper into what lies behind the artworks and the ideas the artists sought to express.

A museum full of surprises, from its architecture and sheer size to the quality of its collection. We really appreciate the free entrance. This assembly of pavilions, each with a distinct style, surrounds a modern central building hidden behind a traditional façade. The exhibition space is vast, and every painting is thoughtfully displayed, well-lit and not overcrowded. However, many canvases are poorly stretched, and there’s a lack of explanations for each piece. A few QR codes are scattered around, but poor network coverage makes it difficult to play the videos (which have very few views anyway). A shop would also be very appreciated! I still highly recommend the visit, plan about 2 hours.

Super lovely museum! Has some really great pieces - I loved the paintings from Sorolla and Fortuny! Had some cool paintings from Dali, Miro and Picasso too! There is quite a variety of styles, mediums and eras which means there’s something for everyone. The layout was quite confusing because you can only get to some sections from a specific level but I still managed to navigate it with the floor plan (not in English). I was there for 1.5 hours before it closed at 2pm which was a bit rushed and I didn’t feel like I really finished my visit. No shop which was a shame because I definitely would have loved some post cards of the beautiful art! There is a little bit to read in Spanish and English on each floor but not super insightful - it’s more an overview of what there is on that floor and what style. There’s not written descriptions next to the artworks. Free entry is much appreciated!

The "Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias", located next to the cathedral of Oviedo, is definitely worth a visit. But first this: pay attention to the opening hours and plan your visit. As is customary in Spain, almost everything closes for a few hours in the afternoon. This is also the case in Oviedo, including this museum. In addition, the museum is only open until siesta on Sundays and is always closed on Mondays. But this museum is free to enter, you don't have to pay an entrance fee! The museum was only opened for the first time in 1980 with 78 exhibited works of art. That is almost unimaginable, because today the collection includes more than 15,000 works of art and objects. Inside, this museum is a maze, because the museum expanded further and further over the years in partly historical buildings. But we as visitors didn't mind that at all. We were totally surprised by the size of the collection and unfortunately we had the closing time in mind. We actually saw far too many works in far too short a time, but not everything. The collection covers eight centuries, from the 14th century to contemporary art. It mainly consists of works by Spanish artists: from local Asturian art to the greatest Spanish visual artists such as El Greco, Goya, Zurbarán, Picasso, Miró, Dalí to name just a few of the most famous representatives of Spanish visual art. There are also some artists from other countries represented. And in addition to paintings, the collection also contains drawings, sculptures, photography, glass, pottery and posters.

Beautiful art gallery featuring a lot of Asturian artists as well as key Spanish painters, lovely building, we had a great visit with kids.

A modern architectural addition has been added to the entrance of the Museo de Bellas Artes (fine arts museum) de Asturias. On the ground floor, there are remnants of an archeological site. Mostly Spanish artists can be found here with a few other nationalities represented. The Museo de Bellas Artes extends into neighboring buildings, which are themselves beautiful architectural structures. What’s more, there are lockers to store any small bags at the main entrance. There are also QR codes throughout the museum that can be scanned to link to videos with more information about pieces of art. WiFi is available and entrance is free. Can be extremely busy on the weekends. Highly recommend.

Opened in 1980, this is one of the most important art museums in Asturias. It spans three historic buildings in Oviedo: the Palacio de Velarde, the Casa de Oviedo-Portal, and the Casa de Solís-Carbajal. The museum houses works by Spanish and European masters such as Francisco de Goya, El Greco, Joaquín Sorolla, and Salvador Dalí. Its collection covers a wide range of artistic styles, from Gothic to contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on works by artists from Asturias.

Outstanding museum with everything from Roman remnants to 21st century contemporary art. Dali, Picasso, Miró, Velazquez, El Greco, Goya, and incredible Asturian art. Well worth a visit. Oh, and did I mention it's free?