Museo Carmen Thyssen Andorra Travel Guide

The Museo Carmen Thyssen Andorra, which opened in March 2017, is located on the ground floor of the historic Hostal Valira in Escaldes-Engordany. This museum is the first international museum created from the private collection of Carmen Thyssen, after the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid and the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga in Andalusia.The museum's collection primarily features 19th- and 20th-century paintings, including Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Expressionist works. The granite block facade of the Hostal Valira, laid in a honeycomb structure, is a distinctive mark of Andorran culture. The museum was nominated for the best European new museum in 2018 by UNESCO and has been ranked among the top 20 European exhibitions to visit by The Guardian. Each year, temporary exhibitions transform the visit into a new and surprising experience. Interactive displays and audio guides enhance the visitor experience, providing information about the artists and their works.