Salamanca regularly has art exhibits, as well as a plentiful array of well established museums.

The Museo Art Nouveauy Art Deco has the best display of art and pieces from the 19th and 20th century. These pieces are not only paintings, but also ceramics, stained glass and jewellery. The Museo de Salamanca displays fine arts, the Museo de la Historia de la Ciudad elaborates history, and other museums are: Convento y Museo de las Ursulas, Museo del Convento de San Esteban, Museo Taurino, and Museo Catedralicio.

The Convento de Santa Clara has splendid architecture, and also houses mural and religious paintings from the 13th to the 16th century.

The Casa de las Conchas, House of Shells, has windows with grills and protruding scallop shells. The previous owner was a member of the Order of Santiago, and the scallop shells symbolises the Saint James pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago. The mansion is from the 16th century.

Placio de Monterrey has magnificent Plateresque architecture on the upper deck, and was a private palace of Renaissance design. Only one quarter of what was originally intended to be built by the owner was actually completed, and if it had been, this palace would be the largest private owned one in Spain. It is worth a visit to appreciate it’s beauty.

Torre del Clavero, is a tower in octagonal shape that once belonged to a 15th century mansion that has since been demolished.

The Casa de las Muertas is called the House of the Dead, and is decorated with tiny skulls. The house is from the 16th century and the design was chosen by the owner in honour of his uncle an archbishop.

The Casa-Museo de Unamuno is a museum in honour of the university professor Miguel de Unamuno. He was also a philosopher.

The Centro Internacional de Arte is an art gallery that always has a new exhibit on show for you to enjoy. The artists are usually international, and the art works stretches the spheres of paintings, sculptures, and sketches. The gallery houses works from Picasso, Caceres, Saura, Ilzarbe and Alberti, to name a few.

The Teatro Juan del Enzina is part of the Universidad de Salamanca and is where you can see your shows; cultural, theatrical, dance and music.

The Feria Municipal del Libro is at the Plaza Mayor and organizes free activities and events for the public. It is common to be able to listen to classical and jazz music, see a movie or watch a puppet show.