Fundación Alvargonzález

Scholarships, research, and culture in Gijón

Fundación Alvargonzález is a private organization established in 1992 to develop, protect, and promote activities, studies, and research in social, scientific, and cultural fields. Its work is not geographically limited, although its headquarters and main facilities are in Gijón, Asturias.

Scholarships and grants

Since its founding, the foundation has supported academic and personal achievement through scholarships and grants. It works with national institutions such as the Spanish Navy and the University of Oviedo, and has extended its sponsorship to organizations including UNED and Fundación Proyecto Hombre.

Exhibitions and cultural work

The foundation has an exhibition gallery in Gijón that presents temporary shows. One example, “Eclipses de sol: comprender para disfrutar,” ran from July 31 through August 28, 2026, exploring how eclipses occur and their place in the history of science.

Publications and archive

The foundation produces and sells publications at accessible prices. Titles mentioned include Alejandro Anca Alamillo's Suscripciones patrióticas y donaciones de buques de guerra a la Armada Española 2026; Marcelino González Fernández's Barcos históricos y museos 2025; and Apostilla al silbato marinero 2025 by José A. Aguirre Vega and Luis Sánchez-Feijóo López. It also publishes the digital magazine Patrimonio y Cultura, whose 16th issue is available online.

Researchers can consult PDF indexes for the Fundación Alvargonzález archive and the Pedro Hurlé Manso archive in the Archive and Library section of the foundation's website.

Locations and contact

• Offices: 16 Claudio Alvargonzález, 1st floor, 33201 Cimadevilla, Gijón, Asturias. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–6 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Exhibition gallery: 11 Calle Óscar Olavarría, ground floor, 33201 Cimadevilla, Gijón, Asturias. Summer hours: Monday–Friday, noon–1:30 p.m. and 6:30–9 p.m.; Saturday, noon–1:30 p.m. Winter hours: Monday–Friday, noon–1:30 p.m. and 6–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon–1:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays.
• Foundation location: 1 Calle Tránsito de la Corrada, 33201 Cimadevilla, Gijón, Asturias.
• Phone: 985 341 826
• Email: correo@fundacion-alvargonzalez.com