Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia

The Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia is an art museum located in central Murcia housed within two distinct pavilions. The Cerdan Pavilion holds the permanent collections while the Contraste Pavilion presents rotating exhibitions.

The institution began as an art collection in 1864 before relocating in 1910 to its current location where architect Pedro Cerdan designed a new building. The move resulted in the museum being housed in a structure that incorporated architectural elements from a former convent.

The permanent collection displays works spanning from the Renaissance through the 20th century, featuring Spanish masters such as Murillo and Zurbaran alongside artists from the Murcia region. Visitors can trace the artistic development of the area through pieces created by its own painters and sculptors.

The museum provides educational resources tailored for school groups and weekend workshops designed for children ages 6 to 12. Guided tours are available to help visitors better understand the artworks and learn more about their contexts.

The building incorporates baroque facades salvaged from an ancient palace that was demolished in the 1930s. These recycled architectural elements give the museum structure itself a layered history that extends beyond the artworks inside.