IVAM | Institut Valencià d'Art Modern

The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern (IVAM) is a leading contemporary art museum in Valencia, Spain. Its 2026 program highlights include "The Aura of a Modern Saga," a solo show by Tania Candiani, and the "La Albufera" ecology project.

Venue Name: Institut Valencià d'Art Modern (IVAM)
Full Address: Calle Guillem de Castro, 118, 46003 València, Spain
Contact: +34 963 176 600 | ivam@ivam.es

Did you know that the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) was the first center of modern art created in the whole of Spain?

Creatives of all types will love wandering through the galleries at the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno. The permanent collection boasts over 12,000 paintings, sculptures, and installations by both Spanish and international artists.

Whether you’re into abstract or avant-garde, there’s something here to alter your view of reality. Don’t miss the ground-breaking Urban Cartography or the Individual Mythologies exhibitions.

The building itself is also very avant-garde and boasts a stylish café on the ground floor where you can refuel and charge the batteries before immersing yourself in more artistic highlights!

Operating Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Monday: Closed

General Admission: €5.00
Reduced Rate (Students/Groups): €1.00 – €2.50
Free Entry (Sundays): €0.00 (All day)
Free Entry (Wednesdays): €0.00 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Free Entry (Children 10 and under): €0.00
Free Entry (Seniors/Disabled/Unemployed): €0.00

Visitor Amenities

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible; free wheelchair loans available at the entrance.

Family Services: Includes the "Soft Room," a dedicated sensory-friendly space for infants up to 12 months.

Dining & Research: On-site restaurant (Restaurante IVAM) and a specialised modern art library.

IVAM | Institut Valencià d'Art Modern | 2026 Exhibitions & Official Visitor Guide

Bus
Line C1 (stop at the IVAM's door) + lines 28, 79, 80, 94, 95

Metro

Line 1. Turia Station at 800m (11 minutes walk)

Public Transport: Accessible via the Túria Metro station (Line 1)