Fundación Antonio Pérez
Contemporary art centre in Cuenca, in a former Carmelite convent, with the collection donated by Antonio Pérez and other venues in the province.
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About the museum
Antonio Pérez settled in Cuenca in 1975, after two decades in Paris, and in 1997, with the support of the Provincial Council, he created the Fundación Antonio Pérez, to which he donated his personal collection so that it could be seen in public. The centre opened its galleries in 1998. Pérez, a publisher and collector, had maintained close relations since the 1950s with artists such as Manolo Millares, Antonio Saura and the group El Paso.
The Cuenca venue occupies the former convent of the Discalced Carmelite nuns, a 17th-century Baroque building whose nuns came from a community founded in Huete in 1588. The Provincial Council acquired it in 1978, after the community had left. The deconsecrated church is used as an exhibition and events hall.
The collection brings together painting, sculpture, photography, prints, artists’ books and art objects, and forms the basis of a programme of permanent and temporary exhibitions. In addition to the Cuenca venue, which includes the Museo Casa Zavala, the foundation runs spaces in the province and beyond: the Museo de Obra Gráfica in San Clemente, the Museo de Fotografía in Huete and the Centro de Arte La Plazuela in Sigüenza. It also organises guided tours, workshops and an educational programme.
Highlights
- 17th-century former Carmelite convent, with the church converted into an exhibition space
- Antonio Pérez collection with painting, sculpture, photography, prints and artists’ books
- Works linked to Manolo Millares, Antonio Saura and the group El Paso
- Admission to the Museo Casa Zavala included
- Other venues: Museo de Obra Gráfica in San Clemente, Museo de Fotografía in Huete and Centro de Arte La Plazuela in Sigüenza
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de la Fundación Antonio Pérez – Selection of works from the collection donated by Antonio Pérez, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints and artists’ books, shown in the galleries of the former convent.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Fundación Antonio Pérez (Diputación Provincial de Cuenca)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50Students, Carné Joven holders, people over 65 and people with disabilities, on presentation of documentation |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 13 · Free admission for children under 14. |
| Seniors | €2.50Reduced admission for people over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50Reduced admission for people with disabilities, on presentation of documentation. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50Reduced admission for students and Carné Joven holders. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €3 per personGroups of more than 10 people with advance booking, without a guided tour. |
| Families | €7Up to 2 adults and 3 children under 18. |
Free admission: Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00, and 18 May.
Admission to the Cuenca venue includes the Museo Casa Zavala. Residents of the province of Cuenca (with DNI, Spanish ID card) and members of the Amigos del Museo association (FEAM) enter free. At the other venues: Museo de Obra Gráfica in San Clemente, free; Museo de Fotografía in Huete, €3 (reduced €1); Centro de Arte La Plazuela in Sigüenza, €3 (reduced €1.50).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 13 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €7 · Up to 2 adults and 3 children under 18. |
- Family tours & workshops
There is an educational programme with workshops for schoolchildren, and a family ticket of €7 for up to 2 adults and 3 children under 18.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Foundation shop, also online.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and workshops are booked online or by email (visitascomentadas@fundacionantonioperez.com); the foundation also runs an educational programme with workshops in Cuenca, Huete and San Clemente. |
