IVAM Institut Valencià d'Art Modern
Modern and contemporary art museum of the Generalitat Valenciana with the largest collection of Julio González and free admission on Sundays.
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About the museum
The IVAM is the modern and contemporary art museum of the Generalitat Valenciana. Its collection began to take shape in 1984 with works by artists such as Eduardo Arroyo, Equipo Crónica, Antoni Tàpies or Eusebio Sempere, but its real starting point came in 1985, with the purchase and donation of a large group of works by the sculptor Julio González, given by his heirs.
To this core was added the donation of Ignacio Pinazo, which underlined the early connection of the Valencian scene with modernity. From these two pillars, the collection expanded to follow the story of art history, from the historical avant-gardes to post-war abstraction, pop art and new figuration, without forgetting the Valencian context, with groups such as Grupo Parpalló or Estampa Popular.
The museum now occupies the Centre Julio González, a building designed by the Valencian architects Emilio Giménez and Carlos Salvadores, in the city centre. Besides the collection, the IVAM holds documentary archives such as those of Josep Renau and Julio González, and has a library and educational and public programmes.
Highlights
- Largest public collection of works by Julio González, pioneer of iron sculpture
- Collections of Ignacio Pinazo and Equipo Crónica
- Exhibition “La Colección del IVAM hasta hoy” on the second floor
- Documentary archives of Josep Renau and Julio González
- Free admission on Wednesday afternoons and Sundays
Permanent exhibition
- La Colección del IVAM hasta hoy – Presentation of the museum's permanent collection on the second floor, with works from the historical avant-gardes, post-war abstraction, pop art and contemporary art.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Generalitat Valenciana
- Director
- Blanca de la Torre
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Free admission for under-16s; children under 12 visiting on their own must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for retired people. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students. |
| Groups | €2.50 per personCultural groups: €2.50 per person; tourist groups: €5 per person. Educational groups enter free; group tickets must be booked on the website at least 24 hours in advance (maximum 30 people per group). |
| Families | freeFree admission for large families and single-parent families. |
| Cultural group ticket | €2.50Per person |
| Tourist group ticket | €5Per person |
Free admission: Wednesdays 16:00–19:00 and Sundays for the whole opening time
Free admission also applies to accredited unemployed people, teaching staff, accredited journalists, members of ICOM and CIMAM, Friends of the IVAM, holders of the 7-day València Card and other groups listed in detail on the website. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online.
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
The museum has lifts between the floors and accessible toilets on the ground floor. Assistance dogs and duly justified emotional support dogs are admitted. Pushchairs can be taken into the galleries.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | free · Free admission for large families and single-parent families. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
The museum runs family workshops and has the IVAMlabs spaces. There are baby-changing facilities in the ground-floor toilets and in the accessible children's toilet of IVAMLab2, plus a room for babies up to twelve months with a children's toilet and changing table. Pushchairs can be taken in.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Guillem de Castro (EMT C1)
EMT bus: line C1 (stop at the IVAM door) and lines 28, 79, 80, 94 and 95. Metro: line 1, Turia station, about 800 m away (11 minutes on foot). Tram: line 4, Pont de Fusta station, about 1.2 km away (16 minutes on foot).
By car
Orange zone (ORA) on the surrounding streets: Monday to Friday 9:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00, Saturdays 9:00–14:00; Sundays and public holidays free (rate for non-residents: minimum 25 minutes €1.10, maximum 2 hours €3.30). Nearby public car parks: calle del Nord, 31 (€2.80 per hour), plaza Don Juan de Villarrasa (€2.85 per hour) and plaza Sant Agustí (€3.55 per hour), all about 11–12 minutes on foot.
Valenbisi station on calle Guillem de Castro, 118, in front of the museum, and another about 200 metres away on calle Corona; public bicycle parking outside.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
IVAM restaurant-café (Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 9:30–19:00; Friday 9:30–20:00; Sundays and public holidays 10:00–17:00; in July and August, Saturdays 12:00–19:00). Online museum shop. Free cloakroom with lockers. Free public Wi-Fi in the foyer, the Salón de Actos Carmen Alborch, the library and the café; the password is requested at the ticket offices. Rest areas in the foyer and on the first and second floors.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Hire for corporate and institutional events: Auditorio Carmen Alborch (lectures and conferences), Sala de la Muralla (presentations), outdoor esplanade (cocktails) and main hall (gala dinners), with the option of a private visit to the collections. Contact: alquilerespacios@ivam.es.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash, tripods or selfie sticks is permitted, unless otherwise indicated; sketching is allowed with small notebooks and coloured pencils, but not with an easel. |
| Good to know | Educational and cultural groups may visit the museum accompanied by the mediation team, with prior booking. Eating and drinking in the galleries is not allowed; the café or the terrace is recommended. The rooms are kept at 21–22 °C. Umbrellas, bags and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom. |
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