The province of Alava is a very important tourist destination in the Basque Country, where the museums that are located there stand out. There are dozens of them, of different themes, and here we are going to give a summary of the best museums in Alava, what kind of art is shown in them and why to visit them.
Museum of Natural Sciences of Alava: In this museum, the community of Alava has one of the largest cultural heritage of all Spain in terms of the study of natural sciences, as well as in terms of the advancement of these, being the Museum of Natural Sciences, a promoter of new knowledge and scientific progress in the region. The museum has been open to the public since 1986 and is located in the city of Vitoria, in what used to be the Dona Ochanda Tower.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Alava: It is a really young museum, since it is working since 2002, when it was inaugurated as an initiative to exhibit to the public of Alava, great pieces of modern art and contemporary art, because these two elements are the types of artistic expressions that are manifested in this enclosure. In the Museum, which is considered one of the best museums in Alava, an entrance fee of 6 Euros is charged, in addition, you have the possibility of acquiring a free will fee, that is, you pay an annual fee, which you decide (about 10 Euros) and you have access for 12 months to the museum.
Basque Pottery Museum: Although it is not as popular as others, I dare to place this museum as one of the best museums in Alava, since its objective, besides receiving some kind of economic benefit, is to preserve the practice of pottery, which has been forgotten over time. In this museum, apart from exhibiting the main works of art in ceramics, clay or any material corresponding to this activity, it also has workshops to be carried out, for people who want to learn this trade and a shopping store, of course, an item that could not be missing when dealing with an alternative art like this. http://www.euskalzeramika.com/
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Alava: The religious museum par excellence located in the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, is the perfect place in the city to admire and recognize the works of art inspired by the action and word of the church. In this place, located in Vitoria, you can find all kinds of collections that have some relation with the Dioceses of this area. It is a very important tourist attraction, due to the number of believers. There are also workshops about religion, as well as clarification of doubts to the general public, both in the guided tours and in the private talks given by the advisors in this museum.
These four museums offer tourists of any nationality, religion and tastes, the possibility to soak a little with the culture of Alava, in addition to visiting different points in the city. Visit these museums and tell us about your experience, we hope you enjoy these four museums in Alava.
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