Museo Nacional de Cerámica

Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas is a museum for antique ceramics contained in a beautiful baroque building. You are fully aware that you are in the gilded heart of Valencian heritage. The museum opened in 1954 after a sizable restoration and has been a museum since 1947 due to the metal of a donation from collector Manuel Gonzalez Marti. This former palace for a noble family is now home to the finest collection of ceramics in Spain. Including Greek and Roman objects from antiquity, medieval stoneware and lustreware that glisten like the sun, extraordinary marbled staircases, ceilings gilded in gold leaf, and room after room filled with breathtaking pieces of porcelain. And traditional Valencian tiles, and other handmade ceramics, all of which have their own stories to tell about everyday life.

Things to do at Museo Nacional de Cerámica

• Wander through historic noble rooms
• Step into a recreated Valencian kitchen
• Catch temporary exhibitions in historic spaces
• Take photos of interiors and ornate ceilings

Essential Information

• Museo Nacional de Ceramica opening hours

Tuesday to Saturday and sundays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monadays: closed

• Museo Nacional de Ceramica Ticket Price

Entry Fee: €3

• Location: C. del Poeta Querol, 2, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
• Crowded Level: Quite Crowded
• Restrictions & Rules: No light, no selfie sticks, no food and drinks

How to Reach Museo Nacional de Cerámica

• Fly into Valencia Airport then take a taxi, it takes around 15-20 minutes to reach Museo Nacional de Ceramica.
• If you want to travel by bus then there are multiple city bus lines stopping within a short stroll, 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 31, C1 which stop like Marques de Dos Aguas or Carrer del la Pau. From there it takes 1-2 minutes on foot.  

Travel Tips for visiting Museo Nacional de Ceramica

• Don’t skip the façade
• Give yourself at least an hour
• Don’t miss the upstairs rooms
• Check for temporary exhibits

FAQs

What is the history behind the Ceramics Museum in Valencia?

This impressive museum resides in a magnificent 15th-century palace that has been a museum since the 1940s, and it recognized the ceramics and decorative arts of Spain! 

Is the Ceramics Museum worth it?

Yes, it's a visual feast inside and out—one of the most beautiful palace façades in Valencia and an unexpectedly rich collection! 

How long does it take to spend at the museum?

1 to 1.5 hours is plenty of time to view the highlights without feeling rushed!