Seville has several museums of some relevance, both in terms of the works they contain and their location. Some are free and others offer discounts.

Museum of Fine Arts

Since 1835, the former convent of La Merced Calzada has housed one of the most important art galleries in Spain. It is located in Museo Square, where there is a sculpture of the Sevillian painter Bartolome Murillo. This museum houses paintings and sculptures from both the Spanish Baroque period (Zurbaran, Murillo, Valdes Leal...) and the 19th century. It currently has 14 rooms, where you can see outstanding works such as "Las Cigarreras" (Gonzalo Bilbao), "San Hugo en el refectorio de los Cartujos" (Zurbaran), "Virgen de las Cuevas" (Zurbaran), "Inmaculada Concepcion, la Niña" (Murillo)...

• Museo Square, 9.

• Free for EU citizens and €1.50 for the rest.

Museum of Popular Arts and Customs

Since 1973, the former Ancient Art Pavilion of the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 has housed various collections (objects, utensils, furniture...) to show visitors the richness and diversity of the region's ethnography. The building was designed by the famous Sevillian architect Anibal Gonzalez and its style is Neo-Mudejar.

• America Square. Maria Luisa Park.

• Free for EU citizens and €1.50 for the rest.

Archaeological Museum

Since 1942, the former Fine Arts Pavilion of the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 has housed archaeological collections from different periods: Palaeolithic, Roman Empire and Middle Ages. Among the most singular works, the following stand out: "Treasure of the Carambolo", "Venus of Italica", "Mosaic of the Triumph of Bacchus" and "Early Christian Mosaic of Antonia Vettia".

• America Square. Maria Luisa Park.

• Free for EU citizens and €1.50 for the rest.

Naval Museum

Since 1944, the famous Torre del Oro has housed the Naval Museum of Seville. It has three floors.

On the ground floor, there is an exhibition on the history of the tower until the end of the West Indies Fleet, with the transfer of the Casa de Contratacion from Seville to Cadiz. You can also see one of the museum's main exhibits: the model of the "Real Fernando", the first steamship built in Spain.

On the first floor, there is an exhibition that begins with the beginnings of the navy, with references to the Castilian and Aragonese navies, and ends with the current navy. Among other things, you can see nautical charts and navigational instruments from different periods.

From the panoramic terrace you can enjoy wonderful views of Seville and its river.

• Cristobal Colon Promenade.

• A voluntary contribution of €3 is requested for the maintenance of the museum.

References

• Website of the Museum of Fine Arts.

• Website of the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs.

• Website of the Archaeological Museum.

• Website of the Naval Museum.

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