LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial
Museum Contemporary art and industrial-creation center with exhibitions
In Gijón, LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial focuses on contemporary art, digital projects and industrial design; exhibitions, workshops and residencies attract students and curious visitors.
LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial is a multidisciplinary cultural centre in Gijón, Asturias, Spain, focused on contemporary art, digital culture and creative technologies. The centre opened in the mid-2000s and functions as a museum, research lab and production space.
Exhibitions present contemporary art that engages science, technology and industrial processes alongside public programs, workshops and screenings. The centre runs artist residencies and research projects and offers hands-on educational activities aimed at schools and specialist audiences.
Established by regional cultural authorities in Asturias, LABoral was created to host collaborative projects linking artists, researchers and industry with a focus on new media. Since opening it has developed a mix of temporary exhibitions and longer-term research initiatives.
Located in the Cabueñes area of Gijón, the centre sits within an institutional and cultural campus in the eastern part of the city, with road access from central Gijón and regional transport links.
- Mission: Founded to bridge contemporary art with digital culture, the centre emphasizes exhibitions, residencies and research at the intersection of art, science and technology.
What to See #
- Exhibition halls: Large flexible exhibition halls used for temporary shows of contemporary art, often focused on intersections of art, science and technology.
- MediaLab and research facilities: MediaLab and research facilities that host residencies, digital-art projects and collaborative research on new media and creative technologies.
- Auditorium and workshop spaces: Auditorium and workshop spaces used for public programs, screenings, lectures and educational activities.
How to Get to LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial #
LABoral lies in the outskirts of Gijón near the University Campus. From Gijón city center take local buses (several lines serve the campus area) or a short taxi ride. There is limited on-site parking for visitors.
Tips for Visiting LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial #
- Check the program schedule online - LABoral's exhibitions are often experimental and time-limited.
- Arrive for a workshop or talk: the center is as much about production and debate as it is about exhibitions.
- The building is accessible by local bus; central Gijón or Avilés connections are the easiest transit points.
Best Time to Visit LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial #
Best visited during exhibition runs or when workshops are scheduled. Spring and summer bring the mildest weather for pairing the center with Asturias' coastline.
Weather & Climate near LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial #
LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (962 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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