Municipal museums and monuments celebrate International Museum Da
The programme offers a wide variety of guided tours, interpretive visits, dramatized experiences, workshops, treasure hunts, talks, excursions and concerts designed to bring citizens closer to the collections and heritage of the city’s museums and monuments.
The activities are aimed at general audiences, children and families, and most require advance booking. BOOKINGS OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 14 MAY AT 10:00 AM.
On Saturday 17 May, the Almoina Archaeological Centre, the City Museum, the Benlliure House Museum and the Cervelló Palace will be open from 8 pm to midnight.
Entry to all municipal museums will be free on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May.
BENLLIURE MUSEUM HOUSE
Friday, May 16th
Interpretative tour. From 17 to 19h.
Clothing and textiles in the collections of the Benlliure House Museum.
The Benlliure House-Museum shows for the first time part of its extensive collection of clothing. On the occasion of DIM 2025 you will be able to get to know it through this interpretative tour where we will give you the keys and interesting details of some of its pieces. This is one of the most interesting nineteenth-century collections in our geographical area.
Among the pieces are included corsets, doublets, jackets and jackets, both female and male, international and popular fashion, made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Activity for all audiences.
No reservations required.
Saturday, May 17th
Guided visit. At 11 a.m.
Clothing and textiles in the collections of the Casa Museo Benlliure
The Benlliure House-Museum shows to the public its collections of Valencian clothing and textiles, which are part of the collection of costume pieces gathered by the painter José Benlliure Gil, through this guided tour and the pieces on display we will approach the fashion of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Activity for all audiences.
Reservations at 963 919 103.
Guided visit. At 12:15 h.
A house, a collection and a history
The Benlliure House Museum, inaugurated in 1957, keeps the memory of one of the most renowned artists of our city: the Benlliure family.
Through this guided visit, the participants will be able to know in depth the recreated rooms of the family house as well as part of the artistic production of José and Peppino Benlliure, guarded in the Benlliure House Museum.
Benlliure kept in the Museum.
Activity for all audiences.
Reservations at 963 919 103.
Clue game by teams. From 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Enigmas in the museum: the case of the missing painting
The museum has recently acquired a painting by the painter José Benlliure. During the remodeling works of the exhibition hall, the painting has disappeared. We propose a family challenge: to discover the identity of the missing work. A fun team game that will take you through the halls and rooms of the museum enhancing your detective skills.
Activity for families.
Reservations at 963 919 103.
Sunday, May 18
Dramatized visit. At 11 am and 12:15 pm.
Between brushes and passions
Maria Benlliure Ortiz, daughter of the famous Valencian painter, will show us the corners of this bourgeois house of the late nineteenth century, and will share with visitors her family album full of anecdotes and curiosities.
Family and adult public. Reservations at 963 919 103.
Interpretive tour. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clothing and textiles in the collections of the Benlliure House-Museum.
The Benlliure House-Museum shows for the first time part of its extensive clothing collection. On the occasion of DIM 2025 you will be able to get to know it through this interpretative tour where we will give you the keys and interesting details of some of its pieces. This is one of the most interesting nineteenth-century collections in our geographical area. Among the pieces are included corsets, doublets, jackets and jackets, both female and male, international and popular fashion, made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
BLASCO IBÁÑEZ HOUSE MUSEUM
Friday, May 16th
Interpretative tour. From 17 to 19 h.
Blasco, an endless number of stories
An approach to the house, the work and the adventures of this multifaceted character by the hand of our mediator who will give the keys to visit the museum and the exhibited funds.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
Interpretive tour. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clothing and textiles in the collections of the Benlliure House-Museum.
The Benlliure House-Museum shows for the first time part of its extensive clothing collection. On the occasion of DIM 2025 you will be able to get to know it through this interpretative tour where we will give you the keys and interesting details of some of its pieces. This is one of the most interesting nineteenth-century collections in our geographical area. Among the pieces are included corsets, doublets, jackets and jackets, both female and male, international and popular fashion, made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
BLASCO IBÁÑEZ HOUSE MUSEUM
Friday, May 16th
Interpretative tour. From 17 to 19 h.
Blasco, an endless number of stories
An approach to the house, the work and the adventures of this multifaceted character by the hand of our mediator who will give the keys to visit the museum and the exhibited funds.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
Guided visit. From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Blasco, an endless number of stories
General visit to the House Museum to give an overview of the life and work of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. We will talk about the period in which he developed his activities as a chronicler of the First World War, writer, politician and journalist.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
MUSEUM OF THE CITY
Wednesday, May 14th
Guided visit. At 17:45 h.
Exhibition “José Manaut”, by Stella Manaut.
Activity for all audiences.
Free entrance.
Lecture. At 19:00 h.
“Reconstructing the legacy of the artist José Manaut”, by Mayte Ramos Gorospe (director of the Library of the Colmenarejo Campus of the Carlos III University of Madrid).
Activity for all audiences.
Free admission.
Guided visit. From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Blasco, an endless number of stories
General visit to the House Museum to give an insight into the life and work of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. We will talk about the period in which he developed his activities as a chronicler of the First World War, writer, politician and journalist.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
MUSEUM OF THE CITY
Wednesday, May 14th
Guided visit. At 17:45 h.
Exhibition “José Manaut”, by Stella Manaut.
Activity for all audiences.
Free entrance.
Conference. At 19:00 h.
“Reconstructing the legacy of the artist José Manaut”, by Mayte Ramos Gorospe (director of the Library of the Colmenarejo Campus of the Carlos III University of Madrid).
Activity for all audiences.
Free admission.
Friday, May 16
Interpretive tour. From 5 to 7 p.m.
What’s new at the museum
The City Museum regularly offers temporary exhibitions of historical-artistic character. Through this interpretative tour the participants will be able to know both the Valencian and the national artistic panorama; as well as to enter into the historical memory of the city.
Activity for all audiences.
Without previous reservation.
Concert. At 18:00 h.
DIVISI Children Singers and the Ateneo Musical del Puerto Choir.
Activity for all audiences.
Free admission.
Saturday 17th May
Dramatised visit. At 11 am and 12:15 pm.
The other Marquis
José María Luís Bruna, 2nd Marquis of Campo, is travelling around Valencia following in the footsteps of his father, who has already died. Among his visits, he wants to see the palace that belonged to Don José Campo. Will you join him? From the hand of this character we will get to know the public side of the 1st Marquis of Campo and also his eventful sentimental life, worthy of a soap opera of the time.
Family and adult audiences.
Bookings on 962 084 126.
Clue game. From 5 to 6.30 p.m.
The secrets of the palace
The City Museum is located in a beautiful noble palace with a long history. Its architecture has left evidence of some of its vicissitudes and your mission will be to discover the secrets it holds. A fun game of clues that will put your detective skills to the test.
For families, bookings on 962 084 126.
Free creative activity. From 8 to 11 p.m.
Your designs in our salon
Art is global, changing, dynamic and sometimes risky. The City Museum is too, and in its refurbishment process in the 1980s it took a great risk: adapting its architecture to new artistic languages, fusing the historical with the present, the past with the present.
Today the museum is in the midst of a process of reflection and change and we would like to invite you to take part in it. In this free artistic activity, we will provide you with the drawing tools and invite you to redecorate the paintings on the ceiling of the ballroom as the artist Jordi Teixidor reinterpreted them in his day, but with a modern-day perspective.
Activity for all audiences.
No prior booking required.
Sunday 18th May
Dramatised visit. At 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
The other Marquis
[see Saturday]
Family and adult audiences.
Bookings on 962 084 126.
CERVELLÓ PALACE
Saturday 17th May
Guided visit. At 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Memory of a royal palace
A tour of the palace that includes a visit to the two permanent exhibitions in the courtyard: ‘El tresor de la memoria’, which exhibits the most representative collections of the Municipal Historical Archive, and ‘Personajes Ilustres’, a journey through the history of the palace in the 19th century. Climbing up to the halls of the main floor, on whose walls hang the Bourbon Gallery and portraits of prominent 19th-century figures, to finish in the Serrano Morales library.
Adult public.
Bookings on 962 084 496.
Sunday 18th May
Dramatised visit. At 11 a.m. and 12 noon.
An unexpected visit
One of the historical characters who once lived in the building will go through the palatial rooms, highlighting the most important events that took place within the ancient walls.
For adults.
Bookings on 962 084 496.
MUNICIPAL EXHIBITION HALL
Friday 16th May
Guided tour. At 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
75 years, 75 fish. A look at the history of SIAM
This exhibition presents 75 pieces representative of all the historical periods of the city that have been selected for their ability to tell stories that bring us closer to knowing the most unknown aspects of SIAM and help us to reconstruct the past.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 962 085 193.
Saturday 17th May
Guided visit. At 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 962 085 193.
Sunday 18th May
Guided tour. At 11 a.m. and 12 noon.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 962 085 193.
LA ALMOINA ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTRE
Friday 16th May
Guided visit. At 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 16:15, 17:15 and 18:15 h.
The archaeological mysteries of La Almoina
On this guided tour we will learn about the urban evolution of the city of Valencia from its origins to the present day. We will observe structures such as the baths from the Republican period, the urban configuration, the remains of streets and also the imperial forum of the city and the annexed spaces. We will also see the remains of the Episcopal area and the old palace from the Islamic period. We will delve into the mysteries of the destruction of Republican Valentia, observing archaeological remains in situ and also replicas of archaeological pieces that will take us back to the origins of the city of Valencia.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 962 084 173.
Saturday 17th May
Guided tour. At 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 21:15, 22:15 and 23:15 h.
[see Friday]
Guided tour. At 11 am, 6.15 pm and 10.15 pm.
The Episcopal complex of Valentia
Guided tour to discover the remains of the early Christian Episcopal complex hidden in the subsoil of the city of Valencia. We will discover the importance of the cult of Saint Vincent in the new configuration of the city in the Visigothic period, the buildings linked to his memory in the archaeological site of La Almoina and how they overlap with those of the Roman period. During the visit, we will also visit the Archaeological Crypt of the Prison of San Vicente, a spectacular site in the heart of the city.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 962 084 173.
Musical performance in the Plaza de Juni Bruto. At 7 p.m.
Malditas Gaviotas
A Valencian pop band that echoes the essence of indie and romanticism in their music, with a unique sound that fuses soft melodies with poetic lyrics.
Sunday 18th May
Guided tour. At 10, 11, 12 and 13 h.
The archaeological mysteries of the Almoina [see Friday].
Bookings on 962 084 173.
Guided tour. At 11 a.m.
The Episcopal complex of Valentia [see Saturday].
Bookings on 962 084 173.
VALENCIA HISTORY MUSEUM
Friday 16th May
Guided tour. At 16:00, 16:45, 17:30 and 18:15 h.
Come to València: guided tour of the permanent exhibition
International Museum Day is an annual celebration aimed at raising awareness of the crucial role that museums play in the development of society. In this context, the guided tour of the museum’s permanent collection takes on a special significance, giving visitors the unique opportunity to explore and understand the history of our city, as well as to reflect on the importance of museums.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 963 701 105.
Saturday 17th May
Guided tour. At 10:15, 12:30, 16:15 and 17:30 h.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 963 701 105.
Workshop. At 11 a.m.
Recipes of Rome: a banquet of AntiquityIn this activity, participants become chefs and cooks, and will travel back in time to explore and recreate the flavours of the cuisine of the Roman Empire. Guided by history and archaeology, children will learn about the ingredients, utensils and culinary techniques of Ancient Rome. In this way they will investigate recipes that were popular in the Roman Empire and, with hands-on experience, they will cook dishes inspired by those traditions. Between cookers, they will discover how food not only nourishes, but is also a reflection of culture and society.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings at 963701105.
Sunday 18th May
Guided tour. At 10:15, 11:30 and 13 h.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 963 701 105.
Educational workshop. At 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Tune in to the past: the history of radio in València
In this workshop we invite you to discover the history of radio from the first broadcasts of Unión Radio Valencia in 1931 to the present day. Through a dynamic journey, we will learn how radio reflected the great political and social changes of the 20th century.
We will explore its most emblematic content, such as music, radio drama and news, and its influence as a tool for propaganda and communication. You will also be able to experience what it was like to make radio in the past by creating your own printed programme schedule and putting it into practice in the museum’s studio. A workshop that brings together history, communication and creativity to relive the magic of the airwaves in our city.
Children from 8 years old accompanied by adults.
Bookings on 963 701 105.
AIR-RAID SHELTER IN C/SERRANOS STREET
Friday 16th May
Guided visit. At 16:30, 17:30 and 18:30 h.
Between sirens and silences: chronicles of the shelter
During this guided tour, participants will discover the Valencia of the years 36-39, while exploring the role played by the existing air-raid shelters in the city, as well as the history and the most characteristic features of this space.Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 962 081 390.
Saturday 17th May
Dynamic and informative visit. At 12 noon and 1 p.m.
Waiting, remembering and telling: Civil War shelters as spaces of memory.
Shelters are spaces of protection, fear and resistance, but also places of collective memory, especially through the testimonies of those who built and used them. This educational experience deals with the role of these buildings as part of the conflict through historical documentation, reflecting in a participatory way on how we tell the story, who tells it and how it reaches our days.
Activity for all audiences.
Bookings on 962 081 390.
Guided tour. At 16:30, 17:30 and 18:30.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 962 081 390.
Sunday 18 May
Guided tour. At 11:15, 12:15 and 13:15.
[see Friday].
Bookings on 962 081 390.
RICE MUSEUM
Friday 16th May
Guided visit. From 19 to 21:30 h.
The Tanks of l’Albufera
With the help of an albuferenca we will visit different tancats of La Albufera to understand their origin, the management of their irrigation systems and their relationship with the lake.
Activity for all ages.
Meeting point: El Palmar wharf.Reservations by email: ponsoda@arrozdevalencia.org
It is essential to receive the acceptance and confirmation of the booking from the organisation.