| collections that monarchs, aristocrats and those simply lovers of art, crafts or curiosities have been enthusiasticly acquireing over the centuries that are now to be found in a wide network of museums spread around the whole country. There are classical museums such as the Prado, in Madrid, or modern museums such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao; universal in their contents, such as the Museo de Arte Moderno Reina Sofía in Madrid, or dedicated to the work of a single artist, such as the Dalí Museum; scientific museums such as the Atapuerca Museum in Burgos or the Ciutat de les Artes y les Ciencies in Valencia.
 Look at spain-museums.com for information about all of these museums including: a general description of the museum and its collection, how to get there and if it is necessary to book ahead. Information is also offered about whether the museum is accessible for persons with limited mobility and if it has spaces specifically designed for children, a gift shop, bar or restaurant or where to eat in the vicinity. We also recommend books to read before visiting the museum so that you can take full advantage of your visit.
On this site, as on all of the others in our series, we also offer suggestions as to activities that you can do in the surrounding area, which will make your holiday in Spain an unforgettable experience. Among the suggested things to do are sports, outdoor activities, ideas for having fun with children, theme parks in the area, places of historical or cultural interest and more besides.
In addition there is a complete guide to services, which on this site includes: car, bicycle and horse hire, hotels, restaurants and campsites.
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