Museums Region of Murcia
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Introduction to the Lorca biblical embroideries and museums The spectacular embroideries of Semana Santa in Lorca can be seen throughout the year in these four museums Lorca embroideries are famed throughout Spain. Every town and city in the Region of Murcia has its curiosities, quirks and unique traditions..
The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa in Lorca; MASSLorca is famed for the embroideries featured in the annual biblical processions in Easter Week (Semana Santa) One of the most impressive and ebullient expressions of faith which can be seen anywhere in the Region of Murcia is the remarkable collection of..
The MuPaEn embroidery museum in Lorca, the Paso Encarnado This is one of four museums dedicated to the embroideries of the Semana Santa processions in Lorca The Museo de Bordados del Paso Encarnado, often known by the acronym MuPaEn, is one of four museums in Lorca dedicated to the remarkable embroideries..
The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla 150,000 years of history and pre-history at the archaeological museum of Yecla The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla documents history and pre-history in the Altiplano area in the north of the Region of Murcia between approximately..
The MUDEM museum and the medieval wall of Molina de Segura A highly interactive museum in Molina which makes medieval history fun! The Museo del Enclave de la Muralla (or MUDEM) in Molina de Segura was designed to house and display to the public the remains of the medieval wall which was built almost a thousand..
Casa Museo de Los Caballos del Vino Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2nd then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and watch..
Bullas wine route: The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla A step back in time on the Ruta del Vino to Bullas around the year 1900 The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla in Bullas occupies a house which was originally built in the year 1723, but was remodeled in the late 19th century by one of the town’s most illustrious..
Museo del Vino, the wine museum of Bullas The history of Bullas is inextricably linked with wine production Grapes and wine are an intrinsic part of the history, economy and entire way of life of the town of Bullas in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, to the extent where it is very difficult..
The Jeronimo Molina archaeological museum in Jumilla An impressive collection of items from various prehistoric settlements in Jumilla This important archaeological museum was founded on the suggestion of the man after whom it is named, Jerónimo Molina García, who in the 1950s was the first to..
Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia The Visitor centre of La Luz is on the outskirts of the city of Murcia in the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park The visitor centre of La Luz is located in the Carrascoy y El Valle natural park, 7 kilometres outside the capital city and contains an interesting..
The Museo de Siyâsa in Cieza The precursor of modern Cieza was an important Moorish Medina which sits atop a craggy peak above the modern town Cieza has been occupied for more than 7,000 years and the Museo de Siyâsa contains artifacts excavated from sites throughout the..
18/01/2015 
Museo Minero, the mining museum in La Unión The history of La Unión is irrevocably linked to its mining past The history of La Unión is, to a large extent, the history of the mines which have been periodically exploited in the mountains to the south of the town for well over 2,500 years..
The Municipal Aeronautical Museum, Los Alcazares This is opposite the Los Alcázares Burguete Air Base This interesting museum is located in a distinctive 1930s building, opposite the historical airbase in Los Alcázares. The museum opened in 1999 to honour the history of the airbase, built..
Museo Arqueológico de Águilas The Águilas Archaeological Museum The Museo Arqueológico de Águilas contains a collection of artefacts relating to the history of the municipality, with representative displays relating to each of the important phases and cultures..
14/09/2012 
Águilas Railway MuseumEl Museo del Ferrocarril, Águilas The Railway Museum was opened in 1985 by the “El Labradorcico” railway enthusiasts club in Águilas, and is housed on the lower floor of the Railway station in the town itself. The premises was..
Museum of El Cigarralejo, Mula Museo de Arte Ibérico El Cigarralejo, Mula The El Cigarralejo Museum in Mula houses finds from the El Cigarralejo Iberian site which is located 4 kilometres from the centre of Mula town, in a strategic position overlooking important prehistoric communications..
Museo Naval CartagenaCartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing for Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinerí..
Museo Fuente Álamo Museum Fuente Álamo The Museo Fuente Álamo is a strikingly modern building located on the outskirts of the town and houses an unexpectedly good collection of contemporary art, as well as an interesting ethnographical display giving information..
Museo Municipal, Palacio Barón de BenifayóThe Municipal Museum of San Pedro del Pinatar At the end of the 19th century, San Pedro del Pinatar began to acquire a reputation as being THE place for the wealthy and elite of Murcia Capital to spend the hot months of summer, due in no small part to..
Alhama de Murcia free Guided Audio tour Alhama de Murcia, a morning out, visiting the historic spa town Alhama de Murcia has enjoyed tremendous success with its free guided tours of the town throughout the last year, as many local residents had never ventured past the shopping centres and really..
Museo Arqueológico Los Baños Alhama de Murcia"Los Baños" Archaeological Museum The "Los Baños" Archaeological Museum, which is next to the Church of San Lázaro and located at the foot of the castle, the Cerro del Castillo, was created in order to preserve..
14/10/2011 
Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucia The Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía recognises Cartagena´s glassmaking traditions Cartagenas new glass museum, the Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía, has now opened its doors to the public and is up and running as an exhibition facility..
11/10/2011 
Murcia Cathedral Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia Murcia Cathedral The glorious Baroque fachada of the Cathedral dominates the atmospheric Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and is one of the most emblematic images associated with the City of Murcia. It´..
Parque Minero La Unión La Mina Agrupa Vicenta La Unión. Visitors to the Parque Minero go down 80 metres into a 4000 square metre mineworking, complete with glowing orange lake The Parque Minero in La Unión opened in the summer of 2010, following 7 years of work..
Museo de San Javier in San Javier The San Javier Museum The San Javier Museum is an interesting snapshot into local life, showing the history of the municipality from pre-history through to its ròle as the modern day home of the Spanish Air Academy. It also has a separate..
Museo de la Ciudad, Murcia Murcia, the museum of the City of Murcia This museum is dedicated to the history of Murcia, and helping its visitors to understand the fascinating history of the city and how it evolved. Its located in a beautiful 19th century building and is about..
Archaeological Museum Murcia Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Murcia The Archaeological museum is a veritable treasure trove and holds a remarkable collection of finds from sites across the region, laid out in a logical and carefully considered display. It aims to show the pre..
Museo Hidráulico Los Molinos del Río Segura Murcia watermill museum, the molinos del río Located on the banks of the River Segura, which flows through the centre of Murcia, this is an atmospheric, working watermill museum, a vital cog in the food chain which supplied Murcia and it´s..
The Salzillo Museum, Museo Salzillo, Murcia The Salzillo Museum celebrates the work of Francisco Salzillo The Museo Salzillo, the Salzillo Museum Francisco Salzillo is a name synonymous with Baroque sculpture in Murcia, working at a time when the exuberance and drama of Baroque art and architecture..
Museo Parroquial San Javier An interesting little museum within the parroquial church of San Francisco Javier Parroquia San Francisco Javier Plaza de la Iglesia (Calle Luis Garay, 6, 30730) San Javier Telephone 968 571 085 The Museo Parroquial de San..
Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz, sculptural museum Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Carrilero, the art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero Sculptor José Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His..
04/07/2010 
MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia Murcia, The Murcia Museum of Fine Art The MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes Murcia, is a carefully compiled collection of art which transverses centuries of murcian culture, capturing the essence of each epoch with examples representative of the most important..
Cartagena Spain, Civil War Air raid shelter and Museum Cartagena Spain, Refugio Museo de la Guerra Civil Looking at the serenity and beauty of the port in Cartagena today, its hard to envisage the destruction that the city suffered during the years of the Spanish Civil War, between 1936 and 1939. Its a time..
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