Place to visit
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria, Spain: what it is and when to go
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria is a Spanish museum of contemporary art in Spain (Santander, Spain). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Spanish museum of contemporary art · Museums and art
- Where
- Spain · Calle Gravina 4, 39011, Santander
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 331 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-13:30
- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de Santander
- Coordinates
- 43.46285, -3.81262
What it is and where
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria is a Spanish museum of contemporary art in Spain (Santander, Spain). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Santander, Spain, where this site lists 52 more places to see, 9.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.46285, -3.81262; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 331 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de Santander
It is one of the Museums and art places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mercado de la EsperanzaBuilding in Spain214 m
- Church of the Anunciación, SantanderCultural property in Santander, Spain423 m
- Refugio antiaéreo Mariana PinedaHistory569 m
- Mercado del EsteCultural property in Santander, Spain667 m
- Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de CantabriaCultural property in Santander, Spain700 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Museums and art
- Museo del Prado: Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
- Casa Batlló: modernist building in Barcelona
- La Pedrera, Barcelona: apartment building in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía: national museum of art in Madrid, Spain
- Royal Palace of Madrid: official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
Every Spain place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria?
It is a Spanish museum of contemporary art in Spain. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 331 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mercado de la Esperanza, Church of the Anunciación, Santander, Refugio antiaéreo Mariana Pineda. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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