CiuFRONT Museo Medieval de Lorca

Medieval museum in the former Gothic church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca, on the coexistence of Christians, Jews and Muslims.

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Limited operations. The museum does not have regular visits yet: it opens only on special occasions, such as the San Clemente festivities in November, and for the rest of the year by reservation. Regular opening was planned for November 2026.

About the museum

CiuFRONT occupies the former church of Santa María la Mayor, one of the oldest buildings in Lorca. The church was abandoned during the Civil War, and its reconstruction began in 2017, making use of much of the original structure from the late 15th century. The project is promoted by the Federación San Clemente.

The museum presents the period when Muslims, Christians and Jews lived side by side on the Iberian Peninsula before the expulsions of 1492, with archaeological finds and immersive exhibitions. It brings together five collections: objects dedicated to the patron saint, San Clemente; silverware with replicas of royal commissions and Berber and Islamic pieces; flags and standards dating from 713 to 1488; 258 garments, including costumes from the San Clemente festivals; and paintings, drawings and designs.

The transformation of the church is not yet finished: according to the Federación San Clemente, in 2025 the works were at 60% and about €500,000 was still needed for the exhibition spaces. Regular visits were planned for November 2026, coinciding with the patron saint’s festivities.

Highlights

Gothic church of Santa María la Mayor, rebuilt since 2017
Coexistence of Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Middle Ages
Flags and standards dating from 713 to 1488
Silverware collection with replicas of royal commissions
Costumes from the San Clemente festivals

Permanent exhibition

Cinco colecciones de la Federación San Clemente – Objects dedicated to Saint Clement, silverware, flags and standards from 713 to 1488, costumes, paintings, drawings and designs.

Operated by: Federación San Clemente

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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

According to a press source, it is fully accessible except for the tower and the Cimarrín chapel. There is a space reserved for people with reduced mobility next to the building.