Casa Museo de Zacarías González
Home and studio of the Salamanca painter Zacarías González, turned into a museum by the Fundación Caja Duero, with more than 600 paintings; visits by appointment.
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About the museum
The Casa Museo de Zacarías González is the home and studio of the Salamanca painter Zacarías González, where he lived and worked for twenty-two years together with his sister. In July 2005 his sister, Basilisa González, donated to the Fundación Caja Duero more than six hundred paintings, nearly two thousand drawings and six illustrated books, together with the house.
The Foundation renovated the building in 2004 to turn it into a museum, with a design by the architect Agustín Ferreira, a former pupil and friend of the painter, who respected the family rooms. The house has exhibition rooms on several floors and keeps personal items of the artist, such as brushes, easel and library.
Zacarías González is one of the most important artists of Salamanca, and his work is held in collections in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Japan and Latin America. The museum is run by the Fundación Caja Duero and can be visited by appointment.
Highlights
- Home and studio of the painter, with his easel, brushes and library
- More than 600 paintings and nearly 2,000 drawings donated by his sister
- Six illustrated books
- Renovation by the architect Agustín Ferreira, a friend of the painter
- Guided visits adapted to all types of visitors
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente de Zacarías González – Paintings, drawings and illustrated books by the artist in the rooms of his former home and studio.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Fundación Caja Duero
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Castilla y León tourism portal; the museum's website does not state prices.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is on calle de Alarcón in Salamanca.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits are arranged on request by phone and are tailored to schools, associations and the general public. |
