All contemporary art museums to visit in Canary Islands

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 11 museums in Canary Islands. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Canary Islands:

  1. Lagomar Museum1

    Lagomar Museum

     Teguise
    House and its garden built into the volcanic rock. Fascinating place that used to serve as a filming atelier, now it hosts art exhibitions.
  2. César Manrique House Museum2

    César Manrique House Museum

     Haría
    César Manrique's artistic influence extends to many buildings and projects on Lanzarote. These include the Mirador del Río, Jameos del Agua, Jardín de Cactus, the restaurant El Diablo in Timanfaya National Park, and the Gran Meliá Salinas hotel in Costa Teguise. These works reflect his unique style and his commitment to harmonizing architecture with nature.
  3. Cesar Manrique Foundation3

    Cesar Manrique Foundation

     Tahíche
    The César Manrique Foundation is situated in the former home of the artist in Tahiche, a location in the municipality of Teguise. This is geographically in the middle of the Canary Island Lanzarote, which was the artist's home island. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the island.
  4. House of the Colonels4

    House of the Colonels

     La Oliva
    Casa de los Coroneles is a historic building located in La Oliva, Canary Islands, Spain, on the island of Fuerteventura. This building holds a significant place in the history of the island and is a testament to the architectural style of the time.
  5. La Recova Art Center5

    La Recova Art Center

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    Based in a former market this interesting exhibition displays works of contemporary Spanish artists.
  6. Municipal Museum of Fine Arts6

    Municipal Museum of Fine Arts

     Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    The Municipal Museum of Fine Arts is situated in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is a part of the Autonomous Culture Organization of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council. The museum is located at the rear of the building that was once the Convent of San Francisco, specifically on José Murphy Street, under the Plaza del Príncipe.
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    Atlantic Museum

     Yaiza
    The Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote, situated in the waters of the southern coasts of Lanzarote, Spain, holds the distinction of being the first underwater museum in the Atlantic Ocean and Europe. It is also recognized as one of the top three underwater museums globally. This unique feature makes it an interesting destination for tourists who are interested in unique museum experiences.
  8. Museum of Contemporary Art Eduardo Westerdahl8

    Museum of Contemporary Art Eduardo Westerdahl

     Puerto de la Cruz
    The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl (MACEW) is a museum dedicated to contemporary art, located in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The museum is managed by the Instituto de Estudios Hispánicos de Canarias. It showcases works from artists who were part of the European avant-garde, some of whom passed away more than 50 years ago.
  9. Antonio Padrón House Museum9

    Antonio Padrón House Museum

     Gáldar
    The Antonio Padrón House Museum is a public institution situated in Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Culture, Historical Heritage and Museums of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria. This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Antonio Padrón, a multifaceted artist known for his painting, sculpture, ceramics, and composition.
  10. Museo Néstor10

    Museo Néstor

     Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    Museo Néstor (The Néstor Museum) is a pinacoteca in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that exhibits most of the work of the Gran Canarian artist Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre. The museum is housed in 'Pueblo Canario', an architectural ensemble that was an idea by Nestor himself and design
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    Centro de Arte La Regenta

     Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    Centro de Arte La Regenta (The Art Center La Regenta) is a museum of contemporary art in the Canary Islands in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The museum hosts traveling exhibitions of plastic arts throughout the year.