Museo de Dibujo Julio Gavín-Castillo de Larrés
Museum devoted to drawing in the castle of Larrés, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, with some 380 works on show across 17 rooms: drawing, illustration, graphic humour and comics.
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About the museum
The Museo de Dibujo Julio Gavín “Castillo de Larrés” (MUDDI) is in Larrés, near Sabiñánigo (Huesca). In 1979, after the opening of the Museo Ángel Orensanz y Artes de Serrablo, Julio Gavín proposed to the Asociación Amigos de Serrablo that they recover the castle to install a museum devoted exclusively to drawing in a rural setting.
The building, which may have had a defensive tower in the 11th century, was built at the end of the 14th and beginning of the 15th centuries and extended in the 16th; it has a central courtyard with pointed Gothic arches. It belonged to the Urriés family until the end of the 19th century and was then left almost abandoned. In 1983 the association bought it for one peseta, and between 1983 and 1986 it was restored and adapted as a museum, financed mainly by the Government of Aragon.
The museum opened in 1986. Julio Gavín assembled the first holdings by going in person to artists, galleries and collectors. The collection now exceeds 5,000 works, of which some 380 are on display across 17 rooms, covering the period from the late 19th century to the present day.
Highlights
- The only museum in Spain devoted exclusively to drawing, in a medieval castle
- Some 380 works on show in 17 rooms, periodically renewed
- Sections on Aragonese drawing, Spanish drawing, illustration, graphic humour and comics
- Viewpoint on the south tower with a 360-degree panoramic view
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de dibujo del museo – Route through some 380 works in 17 rooms, from the late 19th century to today, with sections on Aragonese drawing, Spanish drawing, illustration, graphic humour and comics.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Asociación Amigos de Serrablo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 8 · Free admission for children up to age 8. |
| Groups (25+ people) | €5 per personGroups of 25 to 40 people. |
| Guided commentary visit for groups of 25 to 40 people | €10Price per person; for smaller groups, enquire by phone. |
Free admission also for members of Amigos de Serrablo, sponsors of drawings (padrinos de dibujos), and members of FEAM and ICOM.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 8 |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers family activities and educational activities for schoolchildren.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There is a public car park near the museum.
According to the museum’s website, because of works on the new motorway, access is only possible from the A-23 via the N-260 exit towards Biescas, Cartirana and Larrés. Larrés is about 6 km from Sabiñánigo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The website offers an express 1-hour route through the most notable rooms. Guided commentary visits for groups are booked by phone on +34 974 482 981. The museum also offers educational activities, family activities and artist residencies. |
