Centro Botín

Name: Centro Botín
Address: Muelle De Albareda, S/N Jardines De Pereda, Santander, Santander, ES
Telephone: +34942047147

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About

Centro Botín is a contemporary art museum and cultural centre on Santander Bay in Cantabria, Spain, at Plaza Emilio Botín beside the Pereda Gardens.

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Why go

Designed by Renzo Piano with Luis Vidal, Centro Botín was Piano’s first project in Spain.
Its façade reflects sunlight and water across 280,000 disc-shaped ceramic pieces.

Plan your visit

Opening times

De octubre a mayo · now10:00–14:00

De junio a septiembre10:00–20:00

From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026

Don't miss

Public walkwaysThe public walkways rise 7 metres above the ground and project over the sea. Look for the glazed ends facing the water and the city.Between the two building sections and over the water On the map
Outdoor amphitheatre screenA façade screen is built into the outdoor amphitheatre for open-air performances.Western plaza On the map
Pereda GardensA public park of about 48,000 m² links the city with the waterfront; a tunnel carries the road beneath it.Beside Centro Botín On the map

What's inside With kids Tips for your visit

What's inside

The ground-floor glazed space contains the shop, café, customer service desk and ticket desks.
The ground floor also contains a restaurant and shops.

With kids

Children, families and teenagers can take part in activities and visits, including workshops, seminars and courses.
A baby-care space is available for feeding or caring for young children. Toilets have baby-changing facilities.

Tips for your visit

Room attendants can answer questions and provide information about specific artworks.

Tours and audio guides

Facilitator-led tour: Spanish, English, French, German and Italian · 60 minutes Covers the building's architecture, exhibitions and programme. Book online at least 48 hours ahead; tours meet at Pachinko on the first floor.
Volunteer- or trainee-led tour: Free Covers the architecture and exhibitions; tours run daily at 12:00 and 18:00.

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The centre researches connections between art, emotions and creativity, bringing international academics and specialists together.
Centro Botín - Wikipedia
Its educational programme was developed with Yale University.
Centro Botín - Wikipedia
The building stands partly above the bay on columns, giving it a floating appearance.
Centro Botín - Wikipedia
Centro Botín stands above the bay and the former Albareda and Maura docks, level with the Pereda Gardens treetops.
Centro Botín - Wikipedia

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History

The centre occupies a former ferry departure site, including services to England, over the former Albareda and Maura quays. Its arts programme continues work Fundación Botín had developed for decades.

1964Fundación Botín was founded by Marcelino Botín Sanz de Sautuola and María del Carmen Yllera Camino.
2012Construction began on the project designed by Renzo Piano and Luis Vidal.
Summer 2014The Pereda Gardens reopened to the public.
23 June 2017Centro Botín opened.

How to get there

10 minOn footSantander’s central bus station and the Renfe and Feve railway stations are each about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
BusSeveral urban bus lines stop at the Pereda Gardens near the centre.
BoatSantander Maritime Station beside the centre has ferry services to Portsmouth and Plymouth.
On footAccess the ground-floor glazed space from the Pereda Gardens.
BikeBike racks are beside the centre amphitheatre.
On footThe centre faces Santander Bay, west of the maritime museum and port.

Accessibility

Accessible tourism The centre has the TUR4all accessible tourism insignia.
Lift Lifts connect the public walkways.

Sources: Centro Botín - Wikipedia · Santander - Wikivoyage (see) · Home - Centro Botin · Plan Your Visit - Centro Botin · Guided tours - Centro Botin · Centro Botín - Wikipedia · Centre Botín - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where

Muelle De Albareda, S/N Jardines De Pereda, Santander

Website: centrobotin.org/
Phone: +34942047147

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Questions and answers

Does Centro Botín have a permanent collection?

Yes. Centro Botín has a permanent collection alongside its exhibitions.

Who promoted Centro Botín?

Fundación Botín promoted the centre. Marcelino Botín Sanz de Sautuola and María del Carmen Yllera Camino founded the foundation in 1964.

Was Centro Botín’s arts programme new in 2017?

No. It continued work that Fundación Botín had developed over decades.

Are Centro Botín’s activities only for children?

No. The centre also offers activities and visits for families, teenagers, adults and professionals.

When did the renovated Pereda Gardens reopen?

The Pereda Gardens reopened to the public in summer 2014.

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