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Yesterday's Art and Today's CultureThe Diocesan Cathedral Museum
In the Museum works of art that are not dedicated to worship are preserved, among which are tables, oil paintings, sculptures and pieces of goldsmithing as well as housing a subterranean archaeological remains.
View information, archaeological excavation and history
On the ground floor, Renaissance tables are exhibited, among which the works by Juan de Juanes stand out. You can also see the lectern books dated between the 16th-19th centuries and canvases by famous artists such as Vicente López, Pedro de Orrente or Mariano Salvador Maella.
Guardian Angel
of the Kingdom of Valencia,
Juan de Juanes
16th century.
Third hall of the museum.
The largest custody in the world
You can also see the marvellous monumental custody of the Corpus Christi procession, chiseled in gilt silver (1940-1954), which is the largest in the world with its more than five metres high and 600 kilos.
Processional custodyVicente Traver (architect) and Francisco Pajarón (metalsmith) 1945 – 1954.
The Apostles
On the second floor you can see the original Gothic images of the Door of the Apostles: Saint Sixtus II and Saint Lawrence, ten apostles and those of Saint Valero and Saint Vincent Martyr.
On the other hand, in this same room you will be able to admire the oldest panel painting in the Cathedral: “The Doubt of Saint Thomas” by Marçal de Sax dated 1400. In the following rooms, you will be able to see the reliquary of the Cathedral as well as canvases by Valencian artists such as Jerónimo Jacinto de Espinosa y Ribalta.
You can discover more about the museum at www.museocatedralvalencia.com
There is an archaeological excavation to visit, carried out during the restoration of the museum. You can find remains of the Roman, Arab and medieval times, displayed by different layers or strata of the land as the historical stages followed one another and the buildings and the use of the land were superimposed.
Brick factory cistern 18th century.
Archaeological excavation.
You can discover more about the museum at www.museocatedralvalencia.com
Visit the Museum
The visit to the Museum is included in the cultural visit to Valencia Cathedral. Free access: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Sundays: 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
