Museum of Fournier de Naipes

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Museum of Fournier de Naipes, Playing card museum in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

The museum occupies the Renaissance-style Bendaña Palace, featuring comprehensive collections of playing cards from different countries and historical periods.

Félix Alfaro Fournier established the initial collection in 1916, starting with 3,400 decks before the museum officially opened in 1986.

The exhibition halls present cards with themes spanning mythology, art, music, bullfighting, and divination, reflecting social customs across centuries.

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Saturday 10:00 to 14:00, and Sunday 11:00 to 14:00.

The collection has expanded to include over 20,000 decks of cards, along with historical manufacturing equipment and production artifacts.

Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz

Inception: 1986

Founders: Félix Alfaro Fournier

Creator: Félix Alfaro Soriano, Álava Foral Council

Official opening: 1986

Operator: Arabako Foru Aldundia

Address: Aiztogile, 54 01001

Opening Hours: Martes-Viernes 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:30; Sábado 10:00-14:00; Domingo 11:00-14:00

Phone: +945203700

Email: museonaipes@araba.eus

Website: https://fourniermuseoabibat.eus

GPS coordinates: 42.84971,-2.67122

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:19

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