Museo de los Mártires Claretianos
Memorial museum for the 51 Claretian missionaries martyred in Barbastro in 1936, with documents, audiovisuals and the crypt.
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About the museum
The museum commemorates the 51 Claretian missionaries, most of them young men in training, who were shot in Barbastro in 1936, at the start of the Civil War. It stands in the building where the events took place, next to the church of the Padres Misioneros, and was promoted by the Provincia Claretiana de Aragón, which opened it on 15 November 1992.
After a renovation completed at the end of 2023, the route is organised into eight themed rooms. It brings together original documents, photographs, audio and video about the lives of the martyrs and their vocation; the multimedia content is accessed via QR codes. Highlights include models of the spaces where they were held, the bell that summoned them and the napkins on which they left their last testimonies.
The crypt, which retains its original condition and holds the remains of the martyrs, is one of the most significant spaces. The museum also includes a room dedicated to Saint Antonio María Claret and to the missionary work of the congregation. Its website offers a virtual tour.
Highlights
- Route through eight themed rooms renovated at the end of 2023
- Crypt with the remains of the martyrs, in its original condition
- Original documents, photographs, audio and video with QR codes
- Models, bell and napkins bearing their last testimonies
- Room dedicated to Saint Antonio María Claret and missionary work
Permanent exhibition
- Museo de los Mártires Claretianos – A route through eight themed rooms on the lives and martyrdom of the 51 Claretian missionaries of Barbastro, with original documents, audiovisuals and the crypt.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Provincia Claretiana
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission; the museum welcomes voluntary donations.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is on Calle Conde, next to the church of the Padres Misioneros.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits of 6 or more people require a booking (tel. +34 974 311 146). The museum’s website offers a virtual visit with explanatory videos. |
