MUSEU VALENCIÀ D'ETNOLOGIA (MUVAET)

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Check out one of the best museums in the city of València and take a dive into its fascinating exhibitons.

Museu Valencià d'Etnologia (MUVAET), the Valencian Museum of Ethnology, is a fantastic place that you’ve got to add to your itinerary when visiting the city of València. Locally known as "L’Etno", this enthnological museum was named the European Museum of the Year in 2023 and gives you the chance to learn all about local Valencian popular culture and traditions in an entertaining and dynamic way.

The museum hosts temporary exhibitions that delve deep into local traditions and explore other cultural phenomena, forming a space where fascinating information transports you to another time and place. Put yourself in the shoes of our ancestors and live a day in their lives!

The Valencian Museum of Ethnology is located La Beneficiència Cultural Centre, very near Torres de Quart, València’s city walls, Institut València d'Art Modern (IVAM), València’s modern art museum, and the historic Carmen neighbourhood.

Got a few hours to spare to lose yourself in this fascinating museum? Its impressive collection of artefacts, which sheds light on the city’s extraordinary past, is well worth a visit. Add it to your must-visit list!