Casa-Museo de Colón

About the museum

Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid in 1506. A study by the historian Matías Sangrador held that he had died in a house on the former calle Ancha de la Magdalena; for this reason the city council gave its name to the street and placed a plaque on the building. Later research showed that this was an error.

In the late 1950s, on the initiative of Jaime Alba and the newspaper El Norte de Castilla, it was proposed to build a museum dedicated to the Admiral on the site. The official opening took place on 22 May 1968. The building, in an Isabelline Gothic style, aims to give the typical look of the 16th century and reproduces a historic inn and the “Palacio del Almirante” in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was owned by Diego Columbus.

Five rooms hold documents and memorabilia from the Columbian era, a collection of objects from indigenous American cultures and paintings, including a fragment of the Lienzo de Tlaxcala and the painting by Rementería showing the death of Columbus. The museum also functions as a research centre on the history of America.

Highlights

• Five rooms with documents and memorabilia from the Columbian era
• Fragment of the Lienzo de Tlaxcala
• Painting of the death of Columbus by Rementería
• Objects from indigenous American cultures
• 1968 building inspired by the Admiral’s palace in Santo Domingo

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente sobre Colón y su época – Five rooms with documents and memorabilia from the Columbian era, objects from indigenous American cultures and paintings, including a fragment of the Lienzo de Tlaxcala.

Founded

1968

Admission & discounts

On Wednesdays, visitor day, admission costs €1.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the accessibility report by TUR4all (prepared by professionals): main entrance with a ramp that can be used independently, a counter at an adapted height, full internal circulation for wheelchairs, a wide lift with Braille buttons and an adapted toilet. Near the museum there is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility. There is no induction loop.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

On Sundays at 11:00 family visits “Descubriendo a Colón” are offered; rates and bookings are handled by the Valladolid Tourist Office (983 219 310).

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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