Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias "González Martí"

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Make your way to Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas to take a look at an extensive collection of ceramics that will transport you back in time.

Opened in 1954, Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González Martí - the national ceramics museum - is located in the city of València. The museum was founded when the Manuel González Martí and Amelia Cuñat y Monleón collection was donated to the state. As you can see, the museum is named after its patron.

The objects on display in the museum are diverse. Beyond ceramics, you can see furniture, decorative objects, carriages, fabrics, clothing and accessories, as well as paintings and sculptures. Over time, other donations have been made, expanding the museum collection.

The museum has three floors for you to visit. The ceramic exhibition is housed on the second. Here you can take a look around Sala de Culturas, which provides an introduction to the world of ceramics, giving you an overview of the topic since prehistoric times. There is also a room dedicated to the Islamic period where you can see pots, bowls and dishes. There are additional rooms dedicated to Christian, Mudejar and medieval ceramics, not to mention work from modern times showcasing the beauty of colour, pictorial ceramics, industrial ceramics and the art movements of the 20th century. All this amounts to a history lesson told through the lens of ceramics.

As if the collections weren't enough reason to visit, the building housing the museum, Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, is a work of art that you'll enjoy exploring. You will be blown away by the detailed front door, Patio de Carruajes and the carriages on display. In sum, Museo Nacional de Cerámica is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Region of Valencia’s past. It’s not one you'll want to miss.