Museo Comarcal de Arte Sacro de Peñafiel
Sacred art museum in the church of Santa María in Peñafiel, with altarpieces, sculptures, canvases and a notable collection of goldsmith’s work.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the former church of Santa María, on Plaza de España, which served as the chapter house of the town’s parishes. The church combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. The building belongs to the Church, through the Archdiocese of Valladolid, and the museum is run by Peñafiel town council.
The collection brings together religious art from the town and the wider region: altarpieces, Renaissance and Baroque polychrome sculptures, canvases and goldsmith’s pieces. It has one of the most important collections of goldsmith’s work in Castile and León, with silver processional crosses from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
Among the best-known works are the Retablo de las Ánimas (Altarpiece of the Souls), 16th century and from the school of Felipe Vigarny; the Retablo de la Virgen (Altarpiece of the Virgin), 16th century, by Juan Ortiz el Viejo; an anonymous Romanesque Virgin of the 12th century; and the silver Cruz del Salvador (Cross of the Saviour), 16th century. The original ordinances granted to Peñafiel by the Infante Don Juan Manuel are also preserved.
Highlights
- Collection of processional crosses and goldsmith’s work from the 14th to the 17th centuries
- Retablo de las Ánimas, 16th century, from the school of Felipe Vigarny
- Retablo de la Virgen by Juan Ortiz el Viejo
- Romanesque Virgin of the 12th century
- Original ordinances granted by Don Juan Manuel
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de arte sacro y orfebrería – Altarpieces, polychrome sculptures, canvases and a notable collection of goldsmith’s work and processional crosses from the town and the region.
- Operated by
- Arzobispado de Valladolid (titular); gestión: Ayuntamiento de Peñafiel
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 enter free of charge. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personGroups of 20 or more people; children under 12: €1.50. |
It can be combined with other attractions using the “Ribera Friendly” tourist card.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
No visitor Wi-Fi service is mentioned.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups wishing to visit on weekdays, or in January and February, must book in advance at the Tourist Office (983 881 526). While works are under way at its headquarters, the Tourist Office is temporarily based in this same building. |
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