Museo Diocesano y Catedralicio de Valladolid

About the museum

The Museo Diocesano y Catedralicio de Valladolid opened in 1965 and occupies eleven restored chapels of the former Colegiata de Santa María, next to the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. It brings together more than 450 pieces of painting, polychrome sculpture, goldsmith work and ivories from the cathedral and the diocese.

Among its most notable works are the Ecce Homo by Gregorio Fernández and the Custodia by Juan de Arfe, two representative examples of Spanish Baroque and Castilian religious art.

Since 25 May 2025 the museum has been temporarily closed for renovation. A wider project to restore and revitalise the cathedral complex, promoted by the Fundación Las Edades del Hombre, includes adapting parts of the museum, as well as reforming the Puerta de Santa María and recovering the access square (Patio de los Cipreses). No reopening date has been published.

Highlights

• Ecce Homo by Gregorio Fernández
• Custodia by Juan de Arfe
• More than 450 pieces of painting, polychrome sculpture, goldsmith work and ivories
• Eleven chapels of the former Colegiata de Santa María

Permanent exhibition

• Colección permanente (cerrada temporalmente) – More than 450 pieces of painting, polychrome sculpture, goldsmith work and ivories, displayed across eleven restored chapels; highlights include the Ecce Homo by Gregorio Fernández and the Custodia by Juan de Arfe.

Founded

1965

Admission & discounts

Prices published before the renovation closure; these may change when the museum reopens.

Accessibility

The museum has remained closed for renovation since 25 May 2025.

Kids & families

The museum has remained closed for renovation since 25 May 2025.

Getting there & parking

The museum is within the precinct of Valladolid Cathedral.

Amenities & dining

The museum has remained closed for renovation since 25 May 2025.

Events & venue rental

The museum has remained closed for renovation since 25 May 2025.