Bombas Gens Centro de Artes Digitales is an exhibition space in a former hydraulic pump factory on Avinguda de Burjassot in Valencia. Its Art Deco building has been adapted for changing, often interactive exhibitions, with past displays using virtual reality, film and photo booths. A visit also takes you into a garden with water features, trees and benches. Some exhibition text is in Spanish and Valencian rather than English, so a translation app can help you follow the displays.
A factory with an Art Deco design
Bombas Gens occupies a former hydraulic pump factory built between 1930 and 1935. Its Art Deco design can be seen in the façade and in details such as the lettering used in the underground shelter.
During the Spanish Civil War, the factory was converted to make armaments. A shelter was built beneath the complex to protect workers during bombing attacks. The site’s industrial and wartime past sits alongside its present use as a centre for exhibitions.
Exhibitions and the garden
Exhibitions change every few months, so the subjects and displays depend on when you visit. Past shows have included immersive presentations on Tutankhamun and the Titanic, as well as virtual reality connected with Valencia’s music scene in the 1980s and 1990s. Some exhibitions use film, sound and photo booths as part of the experience.
The garden is another reason to leave time for a visit. It has a range of trees, water features and benches. Exhibition descriptions may be in Spanish and Valencian, with limited English support; a translation app can help you make sense of the displays.
FAQ
How long should I spend at Bombas Gens?
Allow about an hour for a visit. You may want longer to explore the exhibitions and garden at an unhurried pace.
Is admission to Bombas Gens free?
Free admission to four exhibition halls and the garden has been noted on Saturday afternoons. Check current access details before visiting.
Are the exhibitions available in English?
Some exhibition descriptions may be in Spanish and Valencian without English text. A translation app can help.
What is Bombas Gens?
It is an exhibition centre in a former hydraulic pump factory built between 1930 and 1935. The site also has a garden and a history connected to the Spanish Civil War.
