Museo de Escultura de Leganés «Luis Arencibia»
Open-air sculpture museum in a park of about 27,000 m² in Leganés, with more than 80 large-scale works by 20th-century artists; free admission.
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About the museum
The Museo de Escultura de Leganés was born in 1984 as a project promoted by the Canarian artist Luis Arencibia, who lived in the town and worked for the town council, in collaboration with avant-garde sculptors. Over the years it grew thanks to contributions from leading 20th-century artists. In 2003 it moved to its present site and in 2005 it was officially opened. After Arencibia's death, the town council re-inaugurated it under his name in May 2024.
It is an open-air museum of about 27,000 m², with the look of a park, where the sculptures are integrated into the urban setting and the daily life of residents. It brings together more than 80 large-scale sculptures by artists such as Martín Chirino, Jorge Oteiza, Agustín Ibarrola, Juan Bordes, Pablo Serrano, José Hernández, Francisco Leiro, José Noja, Venancio Blanco, Ángel Ferrant and Apel·les Fenosa. Some of the works are also spread through the city's streets and squares.
The museum organises guided tours, talks, exhibitions, debates and masterclasses for adults and children. Guided tours are usually scheduled at different times of the year, and groups must book in advance.
Highlights
- Open-air sculpture museum in a park of about 27,000 m²
- More than 80 large-scale sculptures
- Works by Martín Chirino, Jorge Oteiza, Agustín Ibarrola, Pablo Serrano and Francisco Leiro
- Open every day until almost midnight
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de escultura al aire libre – More than 80 large-scale sculptures by 20th-century artists, installed in a park of about 27,000 m².
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Leganés
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission (according to museum directories and the local press; the municipal website does not state a price).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
No information on accessibility has been published.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Casa del Reloj (Metrosur, línea 12) · 10-min walk
Metrosur line 12 (Casa del Reloj station), buses 450, 468, 481 and L1, and Cercanías C-5 (Leganés Central station).
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits are booked by phone (912 489 635 or 912 489 636). The town council organises free guided tours with prior registration throughout the year. The museum's website offers a map and the document “Antes de iniciar el recorrido”. |
