Winter is a great time for museums in Valencia: fewer tourists and strong exhibitions. We have picked four that are worth making time for on your trip.
“Magdalene. Neither saint nor sinner” — Museum of Fine Arts
Around 70 works about Mary Magdalene, one of the most enigmatic figures in art. The artists include José de Ribera, Artemisia Gentileschi, Guercino, Domenico Tintoretto, Luca Giordano and the sculptor Pedro de Mena.
- Dates: 3 November 2026 to 14 February 2027.
- Where: Museo de Bellas Artes, calle San Pío V, 9.
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–20:00.
- Entry: free.
“Rembrandt. A world in etchings” — CaixaForum València
Rembrandt’s etchings from the British Museum collection — a rare chance to see how the great Dutch master worked with the etching plate. CaixaForum is housed in the Ágora building in the City of Arts and Sciences.
- Dates: 2 October 2026 to 7 February 2027.
- Hours: daily, 10:00–20:00.
- Ticket: €6.
From 27 November the same venue opens “Extraterrestres”, an exhibition about aliens, running until 5 April 2027.
“The Manila shawl route” — Silk Museum
Around 30 antique hand-painted mantón de Manila shawls: how Chinese silk reached Spain via the Philippines and became part of flamenco and festive dress. Valencia was a city of silk for centuries, which makes it the ideal place for this exhibition.
- Dates: 15 October 2026 to 17 January 2027.
- Where: Museo de la Seda, calle Hospital, 7.
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–19:00, Sunday 10:00–14:30.
- Ticket: €9, reduced €7.
Melanie Smith — IVAM
For contemporary art lovers: a solo exhibition by the British-Mexican artist Melanie Smith at the Valencian Institute of Modern Art.
- Dates: 7 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–19:00.
Combine it with a tour
On Sundays we take a small group to Valencia by minivan. The programme includes the Holy Grail in the cathedral, the Miguelete bell tower and the old town, and in your free time you can pop into an exhibition. Note that many museums are closed on Mondays.
Sources: Valencia Bonita, Visit València — Rembrandt, Visit València — Silk Museum, IVAM. Information as of 13 November 2026 — check opening hours on the museums’ websites before you go.
