Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía
Public photography centre in the former Liceo building in Almería, with exhibition rooms, a library and activities; free admission.
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About the museum
The Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía was set up in 1992 to hold the photographic holdings of the Imagina project and has since established itself as a leading centre for the research, conservation and dissemination of Andalusian photographic heritage. In 1996 it came under the Directorate General of Historic Heritage Institutions; today it is attached to the Regional Department of Culture and Sport of the Junta de Andalucía, and the Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions manages its programme.
In October 2007 it opened its current premises in the former Liceo of Almería, a building in the historic centre rehabilitated for this purpose. It has around 600 m² of exhibition rooms, workshop classrooms, a digitisation room, a photographic studio, a library, a projection room, an archive and a sales point for photography books. In the square in front of the building stands a monument to the Almería photographer Manuel Falces.
The centre approaches photography from an interdisciplinary perspective through exhibitions, workshops, publications, training activities and its own productions, with particular attention to authors born in or linked to Andalusia. Its programme is temporary and changes several times a year.
Highlights
- Exhibition rooms of around 600 m² with temporary photography shows
- Imagina project holdings and photographic archive
- Specialist library and sales point for photography books
- Location in the former Liceo of Almería, rehabilitated in 2007
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Junta de Andalucía (Consejería de Cultura y Deporte; programación a cargo de la Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales)
- Director
- Juan María Rodríguez
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Pets are not allowed; only guide dogs accompanying blind or visually impaired people are admitted.
Kids & families
The centre runs an educational programme and guided tours for an intergenerational public and school groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Estación Intermodal de Almería · 15-min walk
The Almería Intermodal Station (Renfe trains and buses), on Plaza de la Estación, is about a 15-minute walk from the centre.
Taxi numbers: +34 950 251 111 and +34 950 222 222. Almería airport is about 9 km from the city.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sales point for books and publications on photography, and library.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The centre organises guided tours linked to its exhibitions, for an intergenerational public and school groups; information is published on its website and social media. Adult groups can make self-guided visits Tuesday to Sunday, with advance booking, stating the date and number of people (info.caf.aaiicc@juntadeandalucia.es or +34 950 186 360). |
