The thermometer offers a respite but the heat still presses on. The museums and galleries of the city become climate refuges with a wide range of free cultural offerings.
The weekend arrives with more bearable temperatures after days of intense heat, but the sun continues to shine in Seville. For those who have not been able to escape to the beach or pool, the museums and exhibition halls of the capital offer a free cultural alternative that allows enjoyment of art while combating the heat.
The Museum of Fine Arts, located at Plaza del Museo number 9, inaugurated the exhibition ‘The Beauty of Knowledge. Donation Enrique Carlos Martín Rodríguez’ on July 7. The exhibition brings together twelve works —including drawings, paintings, and sculptures— donated by the historian and curator, featuring Flemish, French, and Italian pieces ranging from the 16th century to the mid-19th century. The museum is open on Saturdays from 9:00 to 21:00 and on Sundays from 9:00 to 15:00, and also allows visitors to explore the permanent collection.
Espacio Turina, located at Calle Laraña number 4, hosts in its Sala Atín Aya the exhibition ‘Machinations for a Decade (1970s, 20th Century)’, a selection from the photographic legacy of Seville's Pive Amador. The images capture the countercultural, musical, and social environments of the late Franco regime and the Transition. The exhibition can be visited until September 20, from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00, and on Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 14:00.
Fundación Cajasol, located at Calle Álvarez Quintero number 1, presents ‘Per Me Reges Regnant. Between the Memory and the Legacy of the Virgin of the Kings’, an exhibition exploring the symbolic, artistic, and spiritual value of the patroness of the Archdiocese, in light of her upcoming procession on August 15. The exhibition, which will remain open from June 24 to August 29, brings together a selection of pieces and content related to the sculpture and devotion. The hours are Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
The Cultural Initiatives Centre of the University of Seville (Cicus), located at Calle Madre de Dios number 1, houses the exhibition ‘Julio González. Forging the Void’, a show dedicated to the sculptor who was a pioneer in the use of wrought iron. Admission is free and can be visited from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00.
Finally, the Museum of Arts and Popular Customs, located at Plaza de América, offers the exhibition ‘From the Earth to Clay: Traditional Sevillian Pottery’, a journey through the popular ceramics of the province. It opens on Saturdays from 9:00 to 21:00 and on Sundays from 9:00 to 15:00, with free access.
These five proposals allow Sevillians and visitors to enjoy a varied cultural plan at no cost, while taking refuge from the heat in air-conditioned spaces. Most of the exhibitions will remain open throughout the summer, with hours adjusted to avoid the hottest times of the day.
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