CENTRO BOTIN

The Centro Botin is a cultural space for performing arts like music, arts, theatre, and film, located in Santander, Spain. Built by Pritzker prize winning architect Renzo Piano, this museum was opened in 2017 and is an icon of the city. The structure comes with galleries, lecture rooms, workspaces, and a 300 seater auditorium. There is also an impressive viewpoint on the top with stunning views of the sea and mountains as it is located next to the seafront promenade. Experience the captivating fusion of art, architecture, and scenic beauty with our Europe tour packages.

Apart from being a prominent space for art, the Centro Botin is a landmark and frequent meeting point for the locals. In fact, the locals consider this place to be an economic, social, and cultural hub of the city. This place is so happening and is suitable for all types of art lovers. Right now, the building is taken care of by the Botin foundation and develops programmes related to art, culture, and rural development.

Highlights

• Visit the Cafe Centro Botin in the premises and try out the delicacies, ranging from coffee to eatables from the local cuisine. 
• Head to the in house shop in Centro Botin and shop for souvenirs and memorabilia to make your visit to Centro Botin memorable.
• Checkout the exhibits in the exhibition rooms and admire the different types of artworks in the premises of the Centro Botin.
• Attend any lecture that usually happens in the Centro Botin auditorium and learn more about the different types of arts.
• Head to the viewpoint of the Centro Botin and admire the views of the ocean and beyond from the top.

How To Reach

By Car: The Centro Botin is 2.6 kms from the city centre, it will take 6 min via the C. Camilo Alonso Vega route.

By Train/ metro: Take a train to Jardines De Pereda station which is 140 metres away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a 1-minute walk

Best Time To Visit

Since the Centro Botin is open throughout the year, you can plan your visit to the Centro Botin at any time of the year. 

• We recommend the autumn season for your visits as this is the shoulder season and the crowds at the Centro Botin are minimal.
• The best day in the week will be the weekdays because of the less crowds that usually turn up at the museum. 
• The best time of the day will be the morning as the chances of crowding at the Centro Botin are minimal.

Other Essential Information

• You can opt for a guided tour available in 5 different languages and last up to one hour. 
• If you are planning to opt for a guided tour, you will have to book them at least 48 hours in advance. 
• We recommend booking your tickets well in advance through the online booking portal to ensure an assured entry into the Centro Botin. 
• There are different opening and closing dates on multiple dates of the year, so plan your visit accordingly. 
• Visitors are expected to observe silence when in the premises to prevent any disturbance of fellow visitors.