Casa Museo de César Manrique — Attraction in Haría

While getting to know Lanzarote, we had a very unpleasant experience in this museum. Traveling around the island, we reached the museum at 5.34 pm. The museum worker stood between the entrance gate and talked to 2 people. He informed us briefly that it is closed. The information on google indicates opening until 6.00 p.m. That's why I asked the worker if it's not open until 6 p.m. He unpleasantly replied without further explanation that it is closed. He talked with 2 people between the gate for the next 10 minutes. When they left, I very sweetly and kindly told him that we had traveled a long way and I understand that they close in 15 minutes. However, I asked him if I could at least go behind the gate and take a picture of Cezar's house in the garden, since it cannot be seen from the gate. It will only take 1 minute. I was shocked by the rude behavior of the museum employee, he was very unpleasant and arrogant, and when I asked him if it is a problem for him to let me 10 meters into the garden to take a photo of the house, he arrogantly said that it is a problem for him and left. Is it really a problem for the museum to let a visitor 10 meters past the gate in order to take one photo 15 minutes before the closing time? It would be a delay of 1 minute. Big disappointment for such rude behavior. The next day we had time to visit the museum, but we completely lost interest in visiting the museum when such a rude person works there. The management should teach the employee to know how to treat visitors, because even refusal can be said politely. Such rudeness is unacceptable. The photo is taken 16 minutes...

I recently visited the Casa Museo de César Manrique in Haría, and while I have deep admiration for Manrique’s legacy and his profound impact on Lanzarote’s cultural and architectural identity, I must admit that this visit left me somewhat underwhelmed—especially considering the €10 entrance fee.

The intention behind preserving the house exactly as it was at the time of Manrique’s passing is commendable and emotionally powerful. However, I felt the execution lacked care and attention. Many rooms appeared unclean, with visible dust and grime accumulating on surfaces and objects. This state of neglect felt oddly out of step with what one imagines of Manrique’s aesthetic values, which were rooted in harmony, order, and deep respect for his environment.

There are undoubtedly fascinating elements—glimpses into his personal life, his studio space, and his distinctive artistic vision—but the overall presentation felt stagnant, and the lack of maintenance significantly distracted from the experience.

I would respectfully recommend that the foundation or managing institution consider a more thoughtful curatorial refresh, one that honors Manrique’s legacy through cleanliness, conservation, and care, rather than a static recreation that risks falling into disrepair.

For die-hard fans of Manrique, the visit may still hold value. But for the average traveler or those seeking a well-maintained museum experience, it may not live up to...

Having this insight into the house and background of Cesar Manrique helped me further appreciate Lanzarote, and gained a deeper understanding of his style and influence over the infrastructure of the island.

I thoroughly enjoyed this visit and felt it worth the 10 Euros but if you are not into modern artists, design and culture then it might seem boring as it is a tour essentially around his house and relatively small.

His artist studio in a second building was fabulous and it is huge and its been left just as it was when he died with all the paints, brushes, books etc strewn around. The house itself looks like it has just been left and therefore provides that insight rather than random objects. I certainly got a “heart and soul” sense and feeling from this museum. We visited at 10.30am in late Feb when tourism was quite low, yet by the time we came out there was a queue of at least 50 people waiting to go in.

I was disappointed you aren’t allowed to take photos inside, yet on the other hand without that you were able to stand around and absorb the atmosphere and essence of his presence and him as an artist.

We visited the Foundation museum (his other place) too which is very different. Best bet (which we didn’t do) is to get a combo ticket for both places...