Casa Museu José Segrelles: A must-visit in Albaida

Casa Museu José Segrelles, the José Segrelles House Museum in Albaida, is located in the talented painter’s former home. The museum boasts the largest and most impressive collection of Segrelle’s work. If you’re wondering what to do in Albaida, make sure you spend some time here. 

José Segrelles House Museum contains old paintings and illustrations, which tell the story of the artist’s beginnings, as well as some of his later work. There are also family portraits and a spectacular library counting over 10,000 volumes. 

As you make your way around José Segrelles House Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to see the studio where the painter used to work. Over the course of his lifetime, he distanced himself from the Costumbrist trends that he grew up with, creating more imaginative works. This can be seen, in particular, in his literary illustrations where the work is defined by creativity and imagination. 

Additionally, you will find out about Segrelle’s time abroad, particularly his fruitful years in the United States. After this period, he returned to Albaida though he never lost contact with the British and US market. The José Segrelles House Museum was an initiative of the artist himself, keen to give the public access to culture. His desire to share has without doubt helped make the museum a unique place. 

If you want to visit more museums in Albaida, make sure you go to the International Puppet Museum, known as MITA for short, a striking museum with surprises for both you and the kids. And, of course, you simply have to find out more about the Albaida Bell Ringers who have been Manual Bell Ringing, a tradition UNESCO listed Intangible World Heritage, for centuries. 

Start preparing your visit to the José Segrelles House Museum and get ready to see the work of one of the Region of Valencia’s greatest artists up close. You’re going to love all the culture you can soak up in Albaida.