Museo Salzillo, Art museum in Murcia, Spain
The Museo Salzillo displays religious sculptures and large-scale processional figures created by Francisco Salzillo, arranged across multiple exhibition rooms within a baroque church.
Established in 1941 and officially opened in 1960, the museum preserves the artistic legacy of Francisco Salzillo, an 18th-century sculptor who specialized in religious artwork.
The museum contains a collection of 556 nativity scene figures depicting the daily life, professions, and clothing styles of 18th-century Murcia residents.
Located at Plaza San Agustín 3, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00.
The museum combines a 17th-century baroque church with modern exhibition spaces, housing sculptures owned by the Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno brotherhood.
Location: Murcia
Inception: 1941
Official opening: 1960
Address: Plaza de San Agustín, Calle Dr. Jesús Quesada Sanz, 3, entrada por, 30005 Murcia 30005
Opening Hours: Lundi-Samedi 10:00-17:00; Dimanche 11:00-14:00
Phone: +34968291893
Website: http://museosalzillo.es
GPS coordinates: 37.98644,-1.13819
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:40
The Murcia region combines natural landscapes with historical sites from different periods. The Salto del Usero natural pool in Bullas, the beaches of Calblanque Natural Area, and the Almadenes gorge near Cieza demonstrate the geological variety of the region. The coast offers sheltered coves like Cala Cortina and remote beaches such as El Portús, while the Gredas de Bolnuevo erosion formations show the power of natural processes. The historical architecture ranges from medieval fortifications to baroque cultural sites. Monteagudo Castle from the 11th century and Castillo de Lorca document the Moorish and Christian past. Coastal towers like Torre de Santa Elena and Torre del Cope date from the 16th century and served as defenses against pirates. The Santa Clara Monastery and Museo Salzillo in Murcia city preserve 18th-century religious art, while the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca represents baroque urban architecture.
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