City: Region of Murcia
Top Things to do in Region of Murcia
Top Hotels in Region of Murcia
- 1. 30 Degrees - Hotel Dos Playas Mazarron
- 2. Nelva Hotel
- 3. Hotel Cetina Murcia.
- 4. Hesperia Murcia Centro
- 5. AluaSun Doblemar
- 6. Hotel Murcia Rincon de Pepe Affiliated by Melia
- 7. AC Hotel by Marriott Murcia
- 8. DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort
- 9. Hotel Cristina
- 10. Senator Mar Menor Golf & Spa Resort
What to do and see in Region of Murcia, Spain: The Best Museums
The Region of Murcia (/ˈmʊərsiə/; Spanish: Región de Murcia [reˈxjon de ˈmuɾθja], Catalan: Regió de Múrcia) is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast of the state, between Andalusia and Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast.
Restaurants in Region of Murcia
1. Museo Azul de la Semana Santa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By H8051BZkarenk - Vron, France
After having visited the Museum of embroidery of the White Brotherhood, we were also very curious to see the collection of the Blue Brotherhood. Again, amazing what a pieces of art are made by hand by a few women of the village. In this museum you can also visit the workshop where you can see all the stages of making these marvellous 'dresses'. We were the only visitors, so we could see everything at ease.
2. Museo Paso Blanco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Mojaquera - Mojacar, Spain
Like the Blue Museum of Holy Week, this is a similar look close up at the incredible workmanship and detailed embroidery done for Holy Week each year. Do not miss the attached gleaming chapel!
3. Cathedral de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,234 reviews
Reviewed By michaelmZ4999YD - Ascoli Piceno, Italy
I was fortunate to visit both the cathedral and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria. The inside of the cathedral is stunning and ornate, but not crazy in terms of it being ostentatious. There is an extreme reverence as you walk around and considering the various chapels. The architecture both inside and out is stunning and its various styles, because of a number of various things that occurred when it was being built, are both interesting and beautiful. If you decide to take the bell tower tour, you will be glad you did. The tour is in Spanish, but there is a really helpful English handout that will tell you most everything you would hear from your tour guide. It is 19 floors up and the majority of it is a rather shallow sloping ramp, so it is reasonable if you concerned because of health. There is a small tower staircase at the top to get to the bell tower, but it is not long and it is certainly worth the visit. I was fortunate to go with some local people, but met Americans in our group. It was well worth the two or so hours I spent both inside and out. There are a number of wonderful little places to eat near by if you need to wait.
4. Real Casino de Murcia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,331 reviews
El Real Casino de Murcia (Royal Casino of Murcia) is an emblematic building in the city of Murcia. Its unique architecture combines modernist and eclectic artistic styles, and the beauty of the building awakes the admiration of all visitors. In fact, it is the most visited civil building in Murcia. It is situated in the heart of the city centre, on Calle Trapería, close to the Cathedral. The Royal Casino hosts a great variety of cultural activities, such as art exhibitions, talks, conferences, three book clubs and book launches. Institutional ceremonies and business events are also held in the Royal Casino. The splendour of the historic building is perfectly preserved yet it is adapted to modern times.
Reviewed By Nomad778408
Visited in july 2020 .€5 entry .€3 seniors .as soon as you walk through the door you are greeted with opulence and grand interior design to take your breath away .the guided audio tour which was on a q code on our phones due to covid measures took you into each room at your leisure giving a good account of each rooms history .each room.was more amazing than the last .a beautiful building so well preserved inside .a must see if in Murcia .
5. Fundacion Pedro Cano
6. Museo Arqueologico Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By wendelld2013 - New York City, United States
This well-curated museum is built around an ancient necropolis and does an excellent job of taking you through Cartagena’s rise in the Carthaginian Empire before it became a major outpost of the Romans and, much later, the Moors. We enjoyed walking here from the port along the beautiful Alameda de San Anton, then headed north on Calle Jorge Juan for lunch at a nice strip of local restaurants you won’t find on TripAdvisor.
7. Museo Del Teatro Romano
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4.5 based on 2,866 reviews
By visiting the Museum of the Roman Theatre you will encounter one of the most surprising discoveries of the city in the last decades. Thanks to the ingenious design of the architect Rafael Moneo, you will start your tour of the Palace of Riquelme, the first building of the museum, and then follow the historical hallway located under the street to then move to the new space that collects the most emblematic pieces of all found in the excavations. Using modern stairs you will come to the second tunnel, this time is under the medieval church of Santa Maria, a construction superimposed to the old theatre which increases its uniqueness and attraction. After this, the second corridor, will take you to the most relevant part of the museum, the Roman Theatre, one of the largest in the Roman Hispania with capacity for 7,000 people.
Reviewed By marftrip - Kernersville, United States
This is a wonderful museum/archaeological site, but there’s much more than it appears upon entering. The entryway leads you under other buildings, which allows you to experience foundations from different time periods along with a history of the site, a architectural history of a Roman theater and displays of artifacts found at the site. You eventually emerge near the top of the Theater, but are able to wander up and down, and on to the stage. It’s definitely worth the time and small entry fee, but allow time to explore and enjoy. (Most of the museums offer a multi-ticket, which lets you buy entry to 4/5/6 museums for a reduced price. I did four in one day, and barely made it before they closed.)
8. Museo Historico Militar de Cartagena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By bockscar1 - Los Angeles, United States
Wow, what a gem. Well worth the visit if you’re interested in this history. I could’ve spent way more than the 1.5 hours I spent before they closed. They have an awful lot of stuff. Half is presented with Spanish-only minimalistic captions. These are the “Here’s a bunch of stuff” sections. Cool if you can navigate in some meaningful way on your own. Then there are sections with big, new, easy to read placards with well-written, concise English that includes technical specifications. They’ve done a brilliant job with these placards. Kudos. These placards generally cover the big ticket artifacts. Museum lacks broader narrative on how things fit into operational or strategic considerations. Some placards for specific artifacts do discuss tactical relevance. Refreshing to see Spanish Civil War discussed (a bit) and not omitted like other museums. As of the day I visited, 9 December 2020, this museum is open 10am-2pm. Another military museum nearby, the Naval Museum of Cartagena, is also open the same hours. I suspect most people interested in this history would combine both in the same day as I did. Not enough time. I wish these museums found a way to make that work. As such, I was rushed on the second floor which contains a really wonderful history of the harbor defenses. The historical writing was informative in the English translations. Really easy to follow especially with superb, large defensive fortification models. Just leave time! Also upstairs are lots of uniforms. Then you turn a corner into a models section. I didn’t appreciate what this meant. Lots of models. As in, literally, the Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest collection of military models (as of 2012). It’s not just quantity, this is a qualitative collection and I wish I’d had more time with it. I don’t understand why this museum doesn't appear on every list of “Things to do” for not just the city but the whole region. Whoever added all those new placards that are so informative and easy to read (and well-translated) kicked this museum from a collection of stuff to a truly educational experience. Thank you for having me.
9. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
Reviewed By rochesterrambler - Rochester, United Kingdom
One could probably spend a whole day at this museum if they were to read everything and use all of the interactive exhibits. With displays including items from ancient coins and pottery to large sections of ancient ships, this museum is incredible. By just pushing a button, see how large, heavy objects are lifted from the sea bed with compressed air all inside a class tube.
10. Museo Salzillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By ronaldb416 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Not only the stables but also the big figures for the Semana Santa procession are of extreme beauty. Nice last supper. Very quiet.
