Colección de Títeres Francisco Peralta
Museum at the Puerta de Santiago in the Segovia city walls, with 38 puppets by the master Francisco Peralta and costumes by Matilde del Amo.
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About the museum
The collection gathers the puppets that the master puppeteer Francisco Peralta has donated to the city of Segovia. Peralta is considered one of the best puppeteers in Spain and received the Silver Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 1990. The museum holds 38 figures, created between the fifties and the eighties, representing characters from popular ballads (romancero), classical literature, children's fiction and musical works by established authors, such as El retablo de maese Pedro by Cervantes.
The pieces show different manipulation systems, such as strings, gears and joints, mechanisms, rods, handles and stands. The costumes were designed and made by Matilde del Amo, Peralta's wife and a member of his company from the beginning.
The collection is displayed at the Puerta de Santiago, one of the surviving gates of the Segovia city walls, restored to house the figures. Admission includes a visit to the interior of the gate and an audio guide.
Highlights
- 38 puppets by Francisco Peralta, made between the fifties and the eighties
- Figures from El retablo de maese Pedro and the Romance de la Condesita
- Different manipulation systems: strings, rods, gears and stands
- Costumes by Matilde del Amo
- Based at the Puerta de Santiago in the Segovia city walls
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de Títeres de Francisco Peralta – Thirty-eight puppets by the master Francisco Peralta, with characters from the romancero, classical literature and children's fiction, and different manipulation systems.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Segovia (Concejalía de Turismo)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Accredited students (up to 25 years old), pensioners over 65, holders of the “Amigos del Patrimonio”, “Amigos de Segovia” and “Sefarad Card” cards, and accredited large families. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free admission for children up to and including 12 years old, without audio guide or guided visit. |
| Seniors | €2Reduced rate for pensioners over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a disability of 33% or more, without audio guide or guided visit. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Reduced rate for accredited students up to 25 years old. |
| Groups | –Groups: check conditions. |
| Families | €2Reduced rate for accredited large families. |
Free admission: Every Wednesday that is not a public holiday (without audio guide or guided visit).
General and reduced admission include the audio guide. Accredited teachers, accredited journalists, official guides and people who take part in the “Conoce Segovia” visits within 48 hours of the visit also enter free. The museum sells the pass for Segovia's museums and spaces of history, art and culture. Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access is by stairs, which prevent entry by wheelchair. Well-behaved pets are admitted, always on a lead.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
| Family ticket | €2 · Reduced rate for accredited large families. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly: not available
Once a month, except in summer, the museum holds the activity “Domingos de Cuento” (Story Sundays). Pushchairs cannot go up the stairs: they can be left on the first floor, and a baby carrier is recommended. There is a school visit programme of about 45 minutes at €2 per pupil.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hospital de la Misericordia (también cerca: Alcázar) · 400 m
Segovia city bus line 10.
By car
Parking available · 550 m to the entrance
Limited parking zone (O.R.A.) in the green area next to the Puerta de Santiago, Monday to Friday 9:30–14:00 and 16:30–20:00, and Saturdays 9:30–14:00; free on Sundays and public holidays. There is also a covered car park, APK2 Catedral, about 550 metres away.
The Alcázar stop is about 500 metres from the entrance.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check: not available
- Lockers: not available
There is no left-luggage or cloakroom. Books and souvenirs are sold in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (ES, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash and recording of video for personal use are permitted. |
| Good to know | Guided visits for groups from Wednesday to Sunday at 10:00, with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 20 people; booking at titeres@turismodesegovia.com or on +34 921 460 501. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drink are not permitted inside. It is recommended to allow at least 40 minutes for the visit. |
