Juan Barjola Museum of Painting, Modern art museum in Gijón, Spain.
The Juan Barjola Museum of Painting is housed in a 17th-century building and displays about one hundred works across four floors. The collection spans diverse artistic approaches and subjects developed over several decades of creative work.
The museum opened in 1988 within a converted Baroque palace that originally included a chapel, bringing together cultural and architectural heritage. This transformation of a multi-century structure reflects how historic buildings gain new purposes.
The museum honors Juan Barjola, a local artist whose work fills these rooms and shaped the cultural life of the city. His paintings reflect the personal concerns and artistic directions that occupied him throughout his career.
The building sits in a central location and is easily reached on foot. A visit requires no special preparation, though visitors should allow enough time to see all four floors comfortably.
Each floor of the museum is devoted to a different phase of artistic development, allowing visitors to trace changes in style and subject matter. The ground level serves as a changing exhibition space that regularly features work by contemporary sculptors.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
