Museo de la Catedral de Murcia
Museum in the chapter house and Gothic cloister of Murcia Cathedral, with altarpieces, sculpture by Salzillo, goldsmith's work and archaeological remains.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the chapter house and part of the old 14th-century cloister of Murcia Cathedral, conceived by Bishop Miguel de los Santos. It opened to the public in 1956 and underwent a thorough refurbishment that brought previously unseen decorative elements to light.
The pieces are presented by groups. On the ground floor are, among others, the so-called Campana Mora, the Sarcophagus of the Muses, altarpieces by Bernabé de Módena, a Gothic altarpiece of Saint Michael, the Ark of the Holy Thursday Monument and the Corpus Christi monstrance by Antonio Pérez de Montalvo.
The upper floor houses works such as the Betrothal of the Virgin and the Adoration of the Shepherds by Fernando de Llanos, dated 1516, a reliquary bust of Prisciliano and the Penitent Saint Jerome by Salzillo. A walkway of wood, metal and glass allows visitors to see the archaeological remains beneath the floor and understand how the building changed over the centuries.
Highlights
- Altarpieces by Bernabé de Módena
- Penitent Saint Jerome by Francisco Salzillo
- Betrothal of the Virgin and Adoration of the Shepherds by Fernando de Llanos
- Corpus Christi monstrance by Antonio Pérez de Montalvo
- Walkway over the archaeological remains beneath the floor
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente – Altarpieces, sculpture, painting and goldsmith's work arranged by thematic groups across two floors, with a walkway over the archaeological remains beneath.
- Founded
- 1956
- Operated by
- Cabildo Catedral de Murcia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4Children aged 5 to 16, pensioners, unemployed people, people with a disability (with accreditation) and groups of 20 or more people. |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 4 · Reduced rate for ages 5 to 16; free for ages 0 to 4. |
| Seniors | €4Pensioners with accreditation. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4With accreditation. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €4 per personGroups of 20 or more people. |
| Museum with guided visit | €7Reduced rate: €6. |
| Cathedral, unguided entry | €6Reduced rate: €5. |
| Cathedral with guided visit | €7Reduced rate: €6. |
| Cathedral and Museum, unguided entry | €8Reduced rate: €7. |
| Tower with guided visit | €8Reduced rate: €6. |
| Guided tower, Museum and Cathedral, unguided entry | €12Reduced rate: €10. |
| Guided tower and guided Cathedral | €14Reduced rate: €11. |
Free admission to all visits for children aged 0 to 4 and for clergy and religious. Free access to the cathedral is granted to people born in or resident in the Region of Murcia who show a DNI (Spanish ID card).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
According to the regional tourism portal, only the museum is accessible for people with disabilities (not the cathedral). The tower visit is not recommended for people with respiratory, heart or mobility problems.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Flash, video recording and selfie sticks are not permitted. |
| Good to know | The video-guided visit lasts about 65 minutes according to the website. It can be booked via the website, by telephone or at the museum itself. There are school visits with their own rates (€2 without a guide, €3 with a guide). |
