Open-Air Museums in Spain
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Asturias (6)
Community of Madrid (4)
Andalusia (2)
Galicia (2)
Navarre (2)
Balearic Islands (1)
Canary Islands (1)
Catalonia (1)
Extremadura (1)
Open-Air Museums in Spain: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 20 open-air museums in Spain, spread across 9 regions and 18 towns and cities. Most of them are in Asturias (6), Community of Madrid (4), and Andalusia (2).
At the city level, Gijón (2), Madrid (2), and Alcalá de Henares (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
8 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €10.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 open-air museums in Spain
The best-known open-air museums in Spain
Museo de Aeronáutica y AstronáuticaTechnology · Madrid
Museo Vostell-MalpartidaArt · Malpartida de Cáceres
Fundación Montenmedio ContemporáneaArt · Vejer de la Frontera
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de HenaresOpen-air · Alcalá de Henares
Muséu del Pueblu d'AsturiesRegional · Gijón
Parque Arqueolóxico da Arte RupestreArchaeology · O Campo Lameiro
Museo de Anclas Philippe CousteauOpen-air · Castrillón
Pueblo Español de PalmaOpen-air · Palma
Ecomuseo Minero Valle de SamuñoTechnology · Langreo
Museo Bonsái Luis VallejoNature · Alcobendas
Open-air museums in Spain with free admission
- Museo de Aeronáutica y AstronáuticaTechnology · Madrid
- Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de HenaresOpen-air · Alcalá de Henares
- Muséu del Pueblu d'AsturiesRegional · Gijón
- Museo de Anclas Philippe CousteauOpen-air · Castrillón
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La CastellanaOpen-air · Madrid
Parque Arqueológico-Natural de la Campa TorresArchaeology · Gijón
BesArtOpen-air · Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Museo al aire libre Moguer ESculturaOpen-air · Moguer
Open-air museums in Spain with programs for families
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Spain?
Our directory currently lists 20 open-air museums in Spain across 18 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Spain?
Some of the best known are Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica, Museo Vostell-Malpartida, Fundación Montenmedio Contemporánea, Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de Henares, and Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies.
Which open-air museums in Spain offer free admission?
8 museums are free to visit – for example Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica, Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de Henares, Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies, and Museo de Anclas Philippe Cousteau.
Which open-air museums in Spain are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Pueblo Español de Palma, Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana, and BesArt.
Which open-air museums in Spain are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Pueblo Español de Palma and Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Spain?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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