El Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo was inaugurated on November 28, 1992. The initial collection included a nucleus of 1,350 graphic works by contemporary Spanish authors. The museum has always distinguished itself, since its opening, for being a center of contemporary Spanish art and original graphics: exhibitions, national engraving awards, engraving workshops, conferences, specialized library, etc. Over time the collection has grown and exceeds four thousand prints, embracing all kinds of trends in the continuous attempt to incorporate the most significant authors of the contemporary Spanish art scene. The Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo has distinguished itself, among other prizes, with the National Engraving Award, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, the National Chalcography in 2000, or the Discovery of Art Award in 2010 for his work of commitment to the protection of the Heritage.