Museo de Arte Sacro de Ampudia

About the museum

The museum occupies the former San Francisco convent in Ampudia, founded in the 17th century by the Duke of Lerma, favourite of Philip III. Of that complex the church survives, in a late Renaissance style with Mudéjar decoration and a Latin cross plan; the original cloister no longer exists, although the brick round arches that gave access to it remain.

The museum brings together an important religious heritage from the town and from the province of Palencia: sculptures, paintings and goldsmith's pieces dated between the 12th and 18th centuries, together with liturgical ornaments, choir books, chalices, processional crosses and furniture. The artists mentioned include Tomás de Sierra, Pedro de Ávila and the Maestro de Paredes, alongside numerous anonymous works.

Highlights

• Renaissance church with Mudéjar decoration
• Sculpture and painting from the 12th to the 18th century
• Goldsmith's work, chalices and processional crosses
• Choir books and liturgical ornaments
• Works by Tomás de Sierra and Pedro de Ávila

Permanent exhibition

• Colección de arte sacro – Sculpture, painting, goldsmith's work and liturgical ornaments from the 12th to the 18th century, displayed in the church of the former San Francisco convent.

Admission & discounts

General admission €3, reduced €0.50 and €2 per person for groups.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is on the Atrio de San Francisco, in Ampudia (Palencia). The Tourist Office of Ampudia is a separate service, with the email turismo.ayto@ampudia.es.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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