Alma Mater Museum
Sacred art museum of the Archdiocese of Zaragoza in the former Archbishop’s Palace, next to the Plaza de la Seo and the River Ebro.
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About the museum
The Alma Mater Museum occupies the Archbishop’s Palace of Zaragoza, next to the cathedral of La Seo, on a site with a long history: the bishops’ houses, documented from 1119 and later a residence linked to the kings of Aragon. The third floor preserves halls of a Renaissance palace built by Archbishop Hernando de Aragón.
The museum replaced the former Diocesan Museum (MUDIZ) and brings together the artistic heritage of the archdiocese. Its route combines religious art with the history of the city and of the building itself, which is explained with audiovisuals, and it is arranged over several floors and rooms.
The pieces on display include early Christian objects, sculptures of the Virgin from different periods, paintings and sculptures from the 16th and 17th centuries with works by Damián Forment and Francisco Bayeu, goldsmithing, ornaments and processional crosses. The upper floor also houses the Salón de los Obispos and the Salón del Trono, with a gallery of portraits of archbishops.
Highlights
- Archbishop’s Palace with Renaissance halls
- Early Christian pieces, including a bust of Saint Engracia and sarcophagi
- Painting and sculpture of the 16th and 17th centuries, with works by Damián Forment and Francisco Bayeu
- Goldsmithing, liturgical ornaments and processional crosses
- Salón del Trono and gallery of archbishops’ portraits
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente – Route through the palace and the artistic heritage of the archdiocese: early Christian pieces, medieval and early modern sculpture and painting, goldsmithing and the archbishops’ halls.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Archidiócesis de Zaragoza
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | –Groups under agreement of more than 12 people, people over 65, under-18s, holders of the Carné Joven or a student card, people with disabilities and large families (reduced rate for the guided tour) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Free admission for children up to 7 years old. |
| Guided tour | €5Reduced rate of €3 for groups under agreement of more than 12 people, people over 65, under-18s, holders of the Carné Joven or a student card, people with disabilities and large families. |
Price for the self-guided visit. Free admission for diocesan priests, children up to 7 years old and unemployed people. Guided group visits must be requested in advance.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Café with free access.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits for groups must be requested in advance by phone or email. |
