Museum of Fournier de Naipes

The Museum of Fournier de Naipes occupies the Bendaña Palace, a Renaissance building that houses extensive collections of playing cards from many countries and time periods. The rooms display cards showing how these objects changed and developed across different cultures and centuries.

Félix Alfaro Fournier started the collection in 1916 with approximately 3,400 decks of cards before the museum officially opened its doors in 1986. The collection grew significantly over decades, becoming one of the largest of its kind.

The exhibition spaces display cards depicting mythology, art, music, and divination, showing how these games reflected social customs and interests across different times.

The museum is accessible on most days with visiting hours spread across morning and afternoon sessions. It is worth checking opening times before visiting to make the most of your trip.

The collection now holds over 20,000 decks and displays historical manufacturing equipment and production tools used to create these cards. These machines help visitors understand the complex work behind the artistic designs on display.

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

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:30; Saturday 10:00-14:00; Sunday 11:00-14:00

Phone: +945203700

Email: museonaipes@araba.eus

Website: https://fourniermuseoabibat.eus

GPS coordinates: 42.84971,-2.67122

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01