Discover Aragon’s Museums and Libraries

Aragon, located in northeastern Spain, boast a rich cultural heritage reflected in its museums and libraries. Here are some of the notable institutions you can explore in this beautiful region:

Museums

Prehistoric cave painting of a deer with large antlers in red pigment on a textured rock surface.

Centro de Interpretación del Arte Rupestre

Opened in 2006, located in Colungo. This interpretation center focuses on the region’s prehistoric rock art, offering exhibits on the techniques, symbolism, and significance of the ancient cave paintings found in Aragon.

Historic stone building with large arched door, windows, chimney, and a twilight sky background.

Museo Ángel Orensanz y Artes de Serrablo

Established in 1979, located in Sabiñánigo. This museum focuses on the traditional arts and crafts of the Serrablo region, featuring exhibits on woodworking, pottery, and rural life.

Entrance of the Museum of Natural Sciences in Zaragoza with ornate doors and stone carvings.

Museo de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad de Zaragoza

Opened in 1837, located in Zaragoza. This natural history museum features extensive collections of fossils, minerals, and taxidermy specimens, including an impressive display of dinosaur bones and footprints from the Pyrenees.

Interior of historical cathedral with stone columns, vaulted ceiling, high windows, and decorated altar.

Museo Diocesano de Jaca

Established in 1970, located in Jaca. This museum is renowned for its collection of Romanesque frescoes, religious art, and artifacts from the Jaca Cathedral, highlighting the region’s medieval history.

Train with passengers capturing scenic views crosses an arched viaduct amidst lush green landscape.

Museo del Ferrocarril de Aragón

Opened in 1985, located in Casetas. This railway museum showcases the history of rail transport in Aragon, featuring vintage locomotives, carriages, and railway equipment.

Historic brick building with a decorated entrance, columns, banners, and a flat tiled roof.

Museo de Huesca

Opened in 1873, located in Huesca. Housed in a former university building, the museum features archaeological finds, fine arts, and ethnographic collections, including Roman sculptures and paintings by Francisco de Zurbarán.

Historic European courtyard with yellow brick and pink buildings, equestrian statues, and people walking.

Museo Pablo Gargallo

Opened in 1985, located in Zaragoza. Dedicated to the works of sculptor Pablo Gargallo, the museum features an extensive collection of his sculptures, drawings, and personal items, housed in the stunning Renaissance Palacio de los Condes de Argillo.

Vintage classroom with wooden desks, books, slate, teacher's desk, globe, chalkboard, and bookshelf.

Museo Pedagógico de Aragón

Established in 2006, located in Huesca. This unique museum explores the history of education in Aragon, featuring historical school materials, textbooks, and classrooms from different eras.

Large curved screen showing person using camera; benches, compass design floor, and art in the room.

Museo del Vino del Somontano

Established in 2000, located in Barbastro. This museum is dedicated to the wine culture of the Somontano region, featuring exhibits on viticulture, winemaking processes, and wine tasting sessions.

Ornate indoor space with arches, columns, detailed carvings, water basin, and large painting on wall.

Museo de Zaragoza

Established in 1848, located in Zaragoza. This museum showcases a wide range of artifacts from prehistory to the modern era, including Roman mosaics, Gothic altarpieces, and works by Francisco Goya.

Libraries

Multi-story residential buildings with windows, metal fence, and parked bicycle near the fence.

Biblioteca de Aragón

Located in Zaragoza, this is the largest library in the region. It offers an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources, along with cultural activities, exhibitions, and workshops.

Municipal library exterior with red brick facade, glass entrance with colorful designs, and a sign.

Biblioteca de Ejea de los Caballeros

Located in Ejea de los Caballeros, this library offers a diverse collection of books and digital resources, along with cultural activities such as storytelling sessions, exhibitions, and workshops.

Library with a long wooden table displaying books under green lamps, surrounded by shelves.

Biblioteca Municipal Hermanos Argensola

Situated in Barbastro, this public library provides access to a wide range of reading materials, digital resources, and cultural programs for the local community.

Historic building facade with clock, arched windows, three flags, balconies with flowers, arched doorways.

Biblioteca Municipal Ramón J. Sender

Located in Monzón, this library offers a diverse collection of books, magazines, and digital resources, as well as cultural activities such as exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.

Well-lit library room with bookshelves, round tables, chairs, and large windows for natural light.

Biblioteca Municipal Rosa Regás

Situated in Sabiñánigo, this public library provides access to a wide range of reading materials, digital resources, and cultural programs for the local community.

A historic stone building with a tower, arched doorways, and high narrow windows on a paved street.

Biblioteca Pública de Alcañiz

Located in Alcañiz, this library offers a diverse collection of books and digital resources, along with cultural activities such as storytelling sessions, exhibitions, and workshops.

Yellow building with wooden door framed by stone blocks, windows with bars, along paved street.

Biblioteca Pública de Calatayud

Situated in Calatayud, this public library provides a wide range of reading materials, digital resources, and cultural programs for all ages.

Brick building with large windows, entrance door, narrow pathway, garden on left, greenery visible.

Biblioteca Pública de Huesca

Situated in Huesca, this public library provides a wide range of services, including lending books, access to digital resources, and various cultural and educational programs.

Public library with red brick walls, arched windows, two towers, columns at entrance, clear sky.

Biblioteca Pública de Teruel

Located in Teruel, this library offers a diverse collection of books, magazines, and digital resources, as well as cultural activities such as exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.

A spacious library with wooden furniture, long tables, bookshelves, and large round light fixtures

Biblioteca Universitaria de Zaragoza

Located in Zaragoza, this university library supports academic research and study with its vast collection of scholarly books, journals, and digital resources, catering to students and faculty members.

These museums and libraries in Aragon offer a wealth of cultural and educational experiences, highlighting the rich heritage and vibrant history of the region. Whether you're interested in art, history, or literature, Aragon's institutions provide valuable insights and engaging exhibits for all visitors.