The collection contains over 500 works, including a complete set of Goya’s four major print series.
The museum is located in the Renaissance-era Palacio de los Pardo, which features a traditional Aragonese courtyard.
The exhibition includes works by artists who preceded and influenced Goya, such as the Bayeu family.
The museum uses specialized lighting to protect the delicate ink and paper of the original 18th-century prints.
It holds one of the most comprehensive archives of Goya's graphic production globally.
The Goya Museum, operated by the Ibercaja Foundation, is housed within the 16th-century Renaissance-style Palacio de los Pardo in central Zaragoza. The collection centers on the extensive graphic work of Francisco de Goya, including all four of his major print series: Caprichos, Desastres de la guerra, Tauromaquia, and Disparates. Beyond Goya's etchings, the museum showcases a broader timeline of Aragonese art spanning from the 15th to the 20th century. The permanent exhibition features works by predecessors and contemporaries of Goya, as well as influences on his artistic development. The building itself is a preserved example of Aragonese civil architecture characterized by an internal courtyard and traditional brick masonry. Visitors follow a chronologically ordered path that highlights technical shifts in printmaking. Interactive displays provide context on the historical and political climate surrounding Goya's most subversive works. The museum's layout allows for detailed inspection of individual plates, which are sensitive to light and periodically rotated.
The central Renaissance courtyard of the Palacio de los Pardo, featuring classical arches and historic brickwork.
Prioritize viewing the four main print series, as they are the museum's primary scholarly focus.
Use the provided digital information panels to understand the specific etching techniques used in the 18th century.
Visit the internal courtyard to appreciate the architecture of the Renaissance palace before entering the galleries.
Rushing through the print series; the detail in the etchings requires time to fully comprehend the satirical and political commentary.
Closed on Mondays.
Photography is generally permitted for personal use without flash to protect the artifacts; maintain a quiet tone.
