Gravina Museum of Fine Arts
MUBAG
Located in the iconic 18th-century Gravina Palace, this museum offers a fascinating journey through the art and history of Alicante. After a careful restoration process, the MUBAG has transformed this historic building into a modern and welcoming space for displaying works by artists connected to Alicante. The MUBAG is a place where Alicante’s history meets creativity and culture. Situated in the heart of the old town, between the Postiguet Wall and the Santa María staircase, its magnificent façade and impressive interiors invite visitors to discover the artistic treasures within. Its permanent exhibition, titled “The 19th Century: The Collection in a New Light”, showcases works by great masters like Antonio Gisbert, Joaquin Agrasot, and Emilio Sala, among others. With over 80 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative art, the exhibition provides a broad view of the themes that shaped 19th-century Spanish art, reflecting the era’s aesthetic and social evolution. In addition to its permanent collection, MUBAG hosts temporary exhibitions and organizes various educational and cultural activities.
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The majestic main staircase, with its elegant ashlar stone vault, defines the spatial distribution between the noble floor and the service floor. The architectural team of the Provincial Council undertook the restoration of this building from 1998 to 2001. The Gravina Palace was merged with the adjacent structure of a similar style, creating a unified space in both its exterior appearance and interior layout. Additionally, the ground floor and basement of a more contemporary structure were incorporated, designed to host temporary exhibitions, with access from the adjacent street or the museum’s main entrance. Throughout the restoration process, preserving the original style of the Casa Palacio was prioritized, while incorporating the most innovative museographic techniques.
SCHEDULE
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 Monday: Closed |
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Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00h – 20:00h |
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Sundays and holidays: 10:00h – 14:00h |
CONTACT INFORMATION: +34 965 146 780 |
HOW TO GET THERE: C/ Gravina 13-15, 03002, Alicante |
 2 – 5 – 12 – 21 – 22 – C6 – Turibus (Puerta del Mar) |
 L1 – L2 – L3 – L4 (Mercado) L5 (Puerta del Mar) |
How to get there
- Shuttle buses from Plaza Puerta del Mar
- Elevators at Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora, in front of the Postiguet Beach
- Access by Calle Vazquez de Mella for vehicles and urban itineraries.
- Parking on the grounds of Santa Barbara Castle is not permitted.
- Pedestrian access along urban routes is recommended.
Access
Elevator access
Located in front of the Postiguet beach, in Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora.
SCHEDULE:
 15/11 – 27/02: 10:00 – 18:00h. |
| 28/02 – 16/06: 10:00 – 20:00h. |
| 17/06 – 4/09: 10:00 – 23:00h. |
| 5/09 – 14/11: 10:00 a 20:00h. |
Last lift up: 40 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.
Last lift down: 20 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.
It is recommended to purchase the lift ticket in advance through the following link:
www.castillosantabarbara.alicante.es
On performance days: consult the Castle’s closing times.
Price of the lifts:
General, 2.70 euros.
Free for retired pensioners who can prove this condition by means of a document.
Access through La Ereta Park
Access through Monte Benacantil
Vehicle access
Only in the following cases:
- Loading and unloading of passengers for the time strictly necessary: cabs, VTC, people with reduced mobility, and minibusses (length 8.50m and mass 6,800kg).
- Visitors must follow the instructions of the municipal staff at all times.
- Authorized coaches accessing the castle must be no longer than 8.50 meters and weigh no more than 6,800 kilograms. Drivers must follow all instructions and guidelines provided by local police officers.
- This authorization is limited to passenger drop-off and pick-up only. After drop-off, the coach must leave the castle and return later for passenger pick-up.
