Museo Catedralicio de Jaén
Museum of the Renaissance cathedral of Jaén, visited together with the nave, the choir, the sacristy, the chapter house and the upper galleries.
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About the museum
Jaén Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, is the most visible expression of the splendour of the diocese between the 16th and 18th centuries. After the conquest of the city in 1246, the main mosque was consecrated as the first Christian church. In 1368 it was demolished to build a Gothic cathedral, which had to be rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. In 1525 it was judged that the cimborrio (dome over the crossing) was in danger of collapse, and it was decided to build a sturdier structure.
Work on the present church began around 1551 to the designs of Andrés de Vandelvira, who conceived a hall-church plan without an ambulatory (girola). His successors respected the original design, although the decoration was later carried out in the Baroque style. The church was consecrated in 1660, the façade was completed in 1688, and construction concluded with the Sagrario (Blessed Sacrament chapel), begun in 1764 and consecrated in 1801.
Today the cultural visit covers the nave, the interior of the choir, the sacristy, the chapter house, the upper galleries and the cathedral museum. Admission includes an audio guide and a virtual reality experience.
Highlights
- Sacristy and chapter house, works by Andrés de Vandelvira
- Choir interior and the Santo Rostro high chapel
- Upper galleries with views over the church
- Cathedral museum included in the visit
- Audio guide in five languages, with a children's version
Permanent exhibition
- Museo catedralicio – The museum is part of the cathedral's cultural visit, together with the nave, the choir, the sacristy, the chapter house and the upper galleries.
- Operated by
- diócesis de Jaén
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8Young people aged 13 to 25 and people with a disability of 33% to 60%, with accreditation |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12; young people aged 13 to 25 pay €8. |
| Seniors | €9From the age of 65, with accreditation. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8Disability of 33% to 60%: €8; above 60%: free, with accreditation. |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of at least 20 people: price on request, without audio guide or virtual reality glasses. |
| Combined ticket Jaén Cathedral and Baeza Cathedral (general) | €16Includes a free audio guide. |
| Combined ticket Jaén and Baeza (over 65s) | €14With accreditation. |
| Combined ticket Jaén and Baeza (young people aged 13 to 25 and disability of 33% to 60%) | €12With accreditation. |
| School group | €4Without audio guide or virtual reality glasses. |
| Secondary school group | €5Without audio guide or virtual reality glasses. |
| General guided tour (Fridays and Saturdays) | €15Advance booking required; estimated duration 1 h 30 min. |
General admission includes an audio guide and a virtual reality experience. Free admission for children under 12 and for people with a disability above 60%, with accreditation. Combined ticket with Baeza Cathedral: €16 general; groups of at least 20 people, €8 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The website gives no information on wheelchair access. Only assistance animals (guide dogs) are permitted.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes (ES, FR, DE, EN, IT) |
| Photography | Photography and filming are not permitted. |
| Good to know | Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 12:00 and 18:00, booked in advance on 674 986 340 or at catedraljaen@artisplendore.com; guided tour for groups of at least 20 people for €7 per person. The children's audio guide is available in Spanish and English. Visitors are asked to dress respectfully and not to use mobile phones; children must always be accompanied. Food may not be brought in and the works may not be touched. |
