Museo Antonio López Torres
Municipal museum with free admission, housing the works donated by the painter Antonio López Torres, in a white concrete building by Higueras.
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About the museum
The painter Antonio López Torres (1902–1987) wanted to donate his work to his home town, and Tomelloso town council committed itself to building a museum to house it. The commission went to the architects Fernando Higueras and José Manuel Benito, and work began in 1981. The museum opened on 19 April 1986 with a speech by the playwright Francisco Nieva, a friend and admirer of the artist.
The building, of exposed white concrete, was declared an Emblematic Building of the 20th Century by the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha (Junta de Comunidades). In addition to the permanent collection rooms, it has a temporary exhibition room and a municipal auditorium with capacity for 250 people, where lectures, concerts, theatre and educational activities are programmed throughout the year.
The permanent collection occupies two rooms and brings together around 65 oil paintings and more than 40 drawings by López Torres, with landscapes of La Mancha, scenes of rural life and portraits. Among the best-known works are “El pastor”, “Muchachos cogiendo hierba” and a self-portrait from 1921. The museum offers free self-guided visits, an audio guide and activities for groups with advance booking.
Highlights
- Collection of around 65 oil paintings and more than 40 drawings by Antonio López Torres
- Works such as “El pastor”, “Muchachos cogiendo hierba” and the 1921 self-portrait
- Building by Fernando Higueras and José Manuel Benito, declared an Emblematic Building of the 20th Century
- Temporary exhibition room and auditorium for 250 people
- Free admission and audio guide
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente de Antonio López Torres – Oil paintings and drawings by the painter from Tomelloso, donated to his home town and spread across two rooms.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Tomelloso
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of more than 20 people must book 15 days in advance to avoid overcrowding. |
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Free admission. Groups book through the museum’s website.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenir shop. Municipal auditorium with 250 seats.
Events & venue rental
Up to 250 guests.
The municipal auditorium in the building has a capacity of 250 people; no rental conditions were found.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Free self-guided visits, an audio guide and visitor assistance are offered; groups of more than 20 people book in advance. |
