A fascinating journey through the sinuous forms of Art Nouveau and the elegant lines of Art Deco, housed in the iconic Casa Lis in Salamanca.
The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm (closed Mondays). It is located at 14 Gibraltar Street, right in Salamanca’s historic center. You can easily get there on foot from the Main Square (5 minutes) or by city bus (lines 4 and 6). More information is available on the official website.
General admission is €4 (2024). Students and retirees pay €3, and children under 12 enter free. Wednesday afternoon is free for everyone. You can check updated rates at museocasalis.org or call +34 923 12 14 25.
A typical visit lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. The museum occupies a 19th-century mansion with 4 floors and more than 400 pieces, including furniture, jewelry, glassware, and works by artists such as René Lalique and Émile Gallé.
It is the largest private collection of its kind in Europe, with unique pieces that show the evolution of Modernism (1890–1920). Highlights include 17 bronzes by Chiparus, ivory figures by Demetre Chiparus, and original Tiffany stained glass windows.
Avoid July-August and long holiday weekends. Visit on weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday) in spring or autumn: pleasant temperatures (15-25°C) and less school tourism. The first hours of the morning are the quietest.
Only the ground floor is accessible (temporary exhibitions). The other 3 floors are accessible only by stairs because it is a protected historic building. Adapted restrooms and free loan of folding chairs are available. Prior contact is recommended: +34 923 12 14 25.
Within 300 meters you will find: Casa Lis (5 min), Salamanca Main Square (7 min), the University of Salamanca (10 min), and the Cathedrals (12 min). Combine it with Salamanca’s Modernist Route: Salamanca tourism offers free maps.
1) Take advantage of the natural light on the stained glass windows (best between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm). 2) Download the free audio guide using the QR codes in the galleries. 3) Check special events such as theatrical tours: Casa Lis Museum activities
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