Centro de Arte La Regenta

About the museum

The Centro de Arte La Regenta is the exhibition space of the Government of the Canary Islands in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and a public institution devoted to the promotion of contemporary art. It first opened its doors in 1987.

It is housed in the building of a former tobacco factory, from which it takes its name. The project is attributed to the architect Fernando Delgado and dates from around the 1940s. The Government of the Canary Islands acquired the building in the 1980s on the proposal of the poet Manuel Padorno and renovated it as an exhibition centre. It is one of the few examples of industrial architecture preserved in this part of the city, historically linked to port activity.

The centre has exhibition rooms spread over two floors, a multipurpose room with capacity for fifty people, a library and media library, a terrace for outdoor activities and artistic production workshops. Its programme combines temporary exhibitions, a production space, education and cultural action activities, lectures and presentations, with both a local and an international perspective.

Highlights

• Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art with free admission
• Building of a former tobacco factory from the 1940s
• Documentation centre with library and media library
• Education and cultural action programme with free guided tours
• Space for artistic production

Founded

1987

Operated by

Gobierno de Canarias

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Access to the exhibitions, certain services and the centre's activities is free; some activities require prior registration due to capacity.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility: lift with direct access to all exhibition areas, accessible toilet on the street level and direct access from outside to the exhibition room. Only guide dogs are allowed access with animals.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The education and cultural action department organises guided visits for children, family workshops and a creative workshop for babies.

Getting there & parking

Given its central location, the centre also recommends arriving by taxi.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check

Cloakroom for backpacks, bags and bulky items; shop at reception with catalogues and items from the centre. Food and drink are not allowed inside.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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