Museo del Grabado de Goya

Museo del Grabado de Goya is a small museum in Fuendetodos dedicated entirely to the engravings of Francisco Goya. It's the only museum in the world focused solely on this side of his work, and its location is no accident — the building sits right next to the house where Goya was born in 1746.

What will you see inside?

The collection centers on Goya's four major print series: Los Caprichos, Los Desastres de la Guerra (The Disasters of War), La Tauromaquia, and Los Disparates (also known as Los Proverbios). These works show Goya's sharp, often biting commentary on social customs, war, superstition, and bullfighting — offering a view of the artist quite different from his famous oil paintings.

Walking through the rooms, you can trace the etching and aquatint techniques he used and see how his visual language shifted from series to series: from satirical scenes of everyday society, through raw depictions of the Napoleonic wars, to the darker, almost surreal imagery of his later years.

Why visit Fuendetodos?

Fuendetodos is a small village in the province of Zaragoza, known chiefly as Goya's birthplace. The museum opened here in 1989 specifically to bring his printmaking legacy together in one place and to pair a visit with the artist's birth house, which stands just steps away. It's a rare chance to see the work of one of art history's most important painters set directly in the place he came from.

How do you get there?

Fuendetodos sits in the province of Zaragoza, in the Aragón region. The easiest way to reach it is by car from the city of Zaragoza, a drive that typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour depending on the route. The village itself is small, so once you arrive, the museum and Goya's birth house are within easy walking distance of each other and the rest of the village.

When should you visit?

The museum works well as part of a longer day trip around the Zaragoza area, combined with other stops in Aragón. It's worth checking current opening hours before you go, since small regional museums like this one often keep seasonal schedules that vary between weekdays and holidays.

Frequently asked questions

How is this museum different from other places dedicated to Goya? It's the only museum anywhere focused exclusively on Goya's engravings rather than his paintings. Instead of oil canvases, you'll see complete print series that reveal a more intimate — and often darker — side of the artist.

Which print series can you see here? The four main series: Los Caprichos, Los Desastres de la Guerra, La Tauromaquia, and Los Disparates (Los Proverbios) — each tackling a different theme, from social satire to the horrors of war and the world of bullfighting.

Can you combine this with a visit to Goya's birth house? Yes — that's actually why the museum was built here. The building stands right next to the house where Goya was born, so both can easily be visited together in one stop.

Is Fuendetodos easy to reach without a car? The village is small and set apart from Zaragoza, so driving is the most practical option. If you don't have a car, check local bus connections or consider joining an organized day trip from Zaragoza.