Museums in the Region of Murcia
The Museo Salzillo and the Museo Arqueológico de Murcia in Murcia, and the Roman Theatre Museum and ARQUA, the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, in Cartagena.
Region of Murcia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 23 museums in the Region of Murcia across 10 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Cartagena (8), Murcia (5), and Lorca (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (39%), Art & Design (13%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (13%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €5.
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in the Region of Murcia
The best-known museums in the Region of Murcia
Museo de Santa ClaraCastles & Palaces · Murcia
Museo Nacional de Arqueología SubacuáticaArchaeology · Cartagena
Museo Arqueológico de MurciaArchaeology · Murcia
Museo de Bellas Artes de MurciaArt · Murcia
Museo del Teatro Romano de CartagenaArchaeology · Cartagena
Museo Naval de CartagenaHistory · Cartagena
Museo SalzilloArt · Murcia
Palacio de GuevaraCastles & Palaces · Lorca
Museo Antonio CampilloArt · Ceutí
Museo Arqueológico Municipal de CartagenaArchaeology · Cartagena
Museums in the Region of Murcia with free admission
- Museo de Santa ClaraCastles & Palaces · Murcia
- Museo Arqueológico de MurciaArchaeology · Murcia
- Museo de Bellas Artes de MurciaArt · Murcia
- Museo Naval de CartagenaHistory · Cartagena
- Museo Arqueológico Municipal de CartagenaArchaeology · Cartagena
Museo Arqueológico de PortmánArchaeology · La Unión
Museo Arqueológico Municipal de LorcaArchaeology · Lorca
Museo Casa del BelénSpecial · Murcia
Museo de Arte Ibérico El CigarralejoArchaeology · Mula
Museums in the Region of Murcia with programs for families
- Museo Nacional de Arqueología SubacuáticaArchaeology · Cartagena
- Museo del Teatro Romano de CartagenaArchaeology · Cartagena
- Museo SalzilloArt · Murcia
Castillo de la ConcepciónCastles & Palaces · Cartagena
Centro de Interpretación de la Mina Las MatildesTechnology · Cartagena
Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza de Cabezo de la JaraNature · Puerto Lumbreras
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Region of Murcia
- Museo Nacional de Arqueología SubacuáticaArchaeology · Cartagena
- Museo Arqueológico de MurciaArchaeology · Murcia
- Museo de Bellas Artes de MurciaArt · Murcia
- Museo del Teatro Romano de CartagenaArchaeology · Cartagena
- Museo SalzilloArt · Murcia
Museo-Refugio de la Guerra CivilHistory · Cartagena- Centro de Interpretación de la Mina Las MatildesTechnology · Cartagena
- Museo Casa del BelénSpecial · Murcia
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the Region of Murcia?
Our directory currently lists 23 museums in the Region of Murcia across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the Region of Murcia?
Some of the best known are Museo de Santa Clara, Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática, Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia, and Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena.
Which museums in the Region of Murcia offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Museo de Santa Clara, Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia, and Museo Naval de Cartagena.
Which museums in the Region of Murcia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Museo Salzillo and Casa-Museo de los Caballos del Vino.
Which museums in the Region of Murcia are wheelchair accessible?
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática, Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, and Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the Region of Murcia?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €7. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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