The Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation - The Artistic Legacy of Granada

The impressive building of the Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation is visible from much of the city, since it is located in a privileged place: the Mauror hill, next to the Torres Bermejas and very close to the Alhambra.


Known as 'carmen blanco' (white house), it is a compendium of styles, very modern for its time, and great architects participated in its construction, such as Modesto Cendoya and Teodoro Anasagasti, and the sculptor Pablo Loyzaga.

In 1982 it was declared a National Monument.

Due to the great unevenness of the land, the carmen is structured on several levels, both the main building like the surprising gardens.

On the third floor are the library and the painter's studio, while on the lower three floors, you'll find the various gardens, patios, and viewpoints.

Be prepared to navigate stairs both up and down, but the experience will be worth it.

Who was José María Rodríguez-Acosta?

He was a painter and engraver from Granada, belonging to one of the most influential families in Granada, even in Spain.

In the first half of the 19th century, they founded their own bank, which actively participated in the industrialization and modernization of the country. They invested in the construction of sugar factories and various infrastructure projects.

José María Rodríguez-Acosta lived between 1878 and 1941, wholly dedicated to his work, enabled by his vast family inheritance to indulge in such luxuries.

The painter initially trained in Granada under Maestro Larrea before relocating to Madrid to study with Emilio Sala.

His modernist works from the early 20th century received the highest acclaim within his aesthetic evolution.

At the national exhibitions of 1908 and 1912 he was awarded the gold medal, He also in the internationals in Paris and Munich.

At the national exhibitions of 1916 and 1930, he was awarded the gold medal, as well as in the international exhibitions in Paris and Munich.

The carmen and its gardens have been adorned with objects that the painter brought from many parts of the world, giving them an original and exotic character.

The Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation

The Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation was established in Granada upon the painter's death in 1941, as specified in his testament, with the main objective of promoting and disseminating culture 'in its most diverse branches and styles'.

Some prominent members of his Board of Trustees were: Ortega y Gasset, Manuel de Falla and Fernando de los Ríos.

Later, in 1973, the Gómez-Moreno Institute was established with the legacy of Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez, donated by the family of the prominent painter.

The Foundation also received donations from the family of the painter Manuel Maldonado Rodríguez and the photographer Joseph Martínez Rioboo.

His holdings feature a rich collection of historical artworks and archaeological objects, while his library and specialized archives preserve the materials and findings of the extraordinary intellectual endeavors of these significant Granada artists.

The majority of its facilities are used as a museum and consultation rooms for researchers.

The Foundation's primary mission is to promote all types of scientific research and to enhance and encourage culture.

Services: Library and Archives, Publications Service, and Activities.

Rodríguez-Acosta Foundation Museum Opening Hours

The operating hours are from Monday to Sunday, starting at 10:00 in the morning and concluding at 14:00 in the afternoon.

Visits will be conducted through guided tours, always accompanied by designated staff.

Contact Information

Address: Rodriguez Acosta Foundation Museum, Granada, Callejón Niño del Royo 8.

Phone: 958 227 497.

How to Get to the Foundation?

Take the minibus Alhambra Bus from the line C30 and C32 from Plaza Nueva and go down at the stop 'Carmen de los Mártires'.

The bus stop is just 100 meters from the Rodriguez Acosta Foundation Museum in Granada.

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