Centro Niemeyer
Cultural centre in Avilés, the work of Oscar Niemeyer, with an exhibition dome, auditorium, tower and square open to visitors.
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About the museum
The Centro Niemeyer grew out of the link between the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and Asturias, where he received the Prince of Asturias Award in 1989. In 2006, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Prince of Asturias Foundation, he began to sketch the first curves of the project with a thick marker. The foundation stone was laid in 2008.
The complex is organised around a large square, with a multipurpose building, an auditorium of about 1,000 seats, a dome of sprayed concrete of about 4,000 m² for exhibitions and artistic activities, and a tower of about 20 metres with an external spiral staircase. Niemeyer regarded it as his most important and most beloved work outside Brazil; it is his only work in Spain.
The programme is supported by the Principality of Asturias, Avilés City Council, the Port Authority of Avilés and the Ministry of Culture and Sport. The centre has no permanent exhibition; the visit combines the architecture, the temporary exhibitions in the dome and guided tours.
Highlights
- Only work by Oscar Niemeyer in Spain
- Sprayed-concrete dome of about 4,000 m²
- Auditorium with about 1,000 seats
- Tower with an external spiral staircase
- Guided tour of the square, the auditorium and the dome
- Founded
- 2011
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Club Cultura members, Pasaporte Cultural holders, over-65s, large families, people with disabilities, unemployed people, students up to age 26, teachers, and holders of FNAC, Carné Joven, youth hostel or Alsa Plus cards (with accreditation). |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for under-12s with accreditation. |
| Seniors | €4Reduced rate for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4Reduced rate for people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Reduced rate up to age 26. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3 per personGroup rate for the guided tour; groups of at least 20 people with booking 48 hours in advance. |
| Families | €4Reduced rate for large families. |
| Guided tour “Descubre el Centro Niemeyer” (45 min, in Spanish) | €5Reduced €4, groups €3 per person; daily at 12:30 and 17:00. |
Free admission: The last hour of the afternoon opening of the exhibitions is free (tickets must first be collected at reception). Also free for holders of press cards, official guides and members of ICOM or the visual artists’ association (exhibitions only).
The general price of €5 applies to the dome exhibitions. The Bono Cultural Joven is accepted only at the physical ticket office.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Central bus station of Avilés (ALSA, CTEA, Autos Villa and Autobuses Robles); FEVE and Renfe trains in Avilés.
From Oviedo or Gijón: A-66 towards Avilés, exit 406 towards the AI-81 and N-632, exit 99 towards Avilés / Centro Urbano. From Madrid: A-6 and A-66. Asturias airport (Castrillón) is about 14 km away. The walk from the old town along the estuary is short.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
The multipurpose building houses a café, the shop and the cloakroom.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Several rooms for corporate, cultural and social events; the auditorium has capacity for around 1,000 people. Quotes on request.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tour in Spanish departing daily at 12:30 and 17:00, covering the square, the auditorium (including the photography room) and the dome. Groups of at least 20 people must book 48 hours in advance (+34 984 835 031, info@niemeyercenter.org). |
Museums nearby
Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés
Centro de Interpretación Cementerio de la Carriona (cicLaC)
Museo de Anclas Philippe Cousteau
Centro de Escultura de Candás. Museo Antón
Museo Villa Romana de Veranes
