CAMARÍN DE LAS NIEVES MUSEUM

A museum showcasing five centuries of local Canary Island and colonial art.

 

An artistic and ethnographic testament to the devotion to the Virgen de las Nieves, the patroness of La Palma.

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A must-see on La Palma, nestled in a beautiful, natural setting just a few minutes from the centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma

THE MUSEUM

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum is located in Santa Cruz de La Palma and hosts a collection of religious art, articles made of precious metals, votives and the treasure of the Real Santuario church.

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HISTORY

The Camarín Museum dates back to 1978 when the rear section was added to the Real Santuario de las Nieves church. This building expanded the old chapel and incorporated new areas like the Sacristy and the Servants of the Virgin Room.

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THE COLLECTION

The Camarín Museum collection represents the legacy of art and devotion that has lived on through the centuries to present day.

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THE VISIT

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum consists of seven areas: The reception/audio-visual room, The Camarín de la Virgen, The votive room…

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THE SETTING

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum is annexed to the back of La Palma’s Real Santuario de la Patrona church. The natural surroundings elevate this sacred space…

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THE MUSEUM

It boasts a one-of-a-kind art collection on the Canary Islands that remained practically untouched through the 19th-century confiscation process, and the Museum is undoubtedly home to the most interesting pieces on La Palma.

Conjunto Artístico Único en Canarias

It boasts a one-of-a-kind art collection on the Canary Islands

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum is located in Santa Cruz de La Palma and hosts a collection of religious art, articles made of precious metals, votives and the treasure of the Real Sanctuary church.

Obras de Arte y Joyas Procedentes de la Diaspora Palmera

Works of art and jewelry from La Palma´s diaspora

Because of its unique collection, the Camarín Museum is one of the most interesting religious art museums in Spain, with exceptional artworks, articles made of precious metals as well as jewels brought back by La Palma’s diaspora.

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Five centuries of history

It showcases the intense devotion of La Palma’s society to its patroness, and is also a notable collection of significant artistic, ethnographic and anthropological value that includes pieces spanning the last five centuries.

HISTORY

The Camarín Museum dates back to 1978 when the rear section was added to the Real Sanctuary. This building expanded the old chapel and incorporated new areas like the Sacristy and the Servants of the Virgin Room.

1978

Building

The Camarín Museum dates back to 1978 when the rear section was added to the Real Sanctuary. This building expanded the old chapel and incorporated new areas like the Sacristy and the Servants of the Virgin Room.

2014-2016

New Rooms

New Rooms: Chamber of “Las Nieves” Virgin, the Servants Room and the Sacristy

2020

Worked ended

Work ended. “Orbis Nivariense” in upper room, and “Religious Art” y the lower room.

THE COLLECTION

The strong devotion to the Virgen de las Nieves acted as a protective force around this exceptional art collection that has survived violent conflicts, confiscations and losses due to scarcity, permitting us to take in its beauty even today.

THE VISIT

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum consists of seven areas. These pieces were donations or came from a range of sources and include jewels from overseas.

THE SETTING

The “Camarín de la Virgen de las Nieves” Museum is annexed to the back of La Palma’s Real Santuario de la Patrona church.

CAMARIN VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES MUSEUM

The natural surroundings elevate this sacred space

The museum is located on a hill between the El Río and La Madera ravines. Next to the Real Santuario church, do not miss out on the Pilgrim’s House, Rectory and the Casa Guisla enroute.

“Las Nieves” Natural Park, the hill nearby the Sanctuary, offers a great view to the visitors.

CAMARIN VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES MUSEUM

Archeological areas and impressive routes

Next to the Real Santuario church, do not miss out on the Pilgrim’s House, Rectory and the Casa Guisla enroute.

Morro de la Virgen, an archaeological site with an indigenous space for rituals featuring depressions and channels, is next to the church.

The Ruta de los Molinos is a path along the Bellido hills featuring the most impressive complex of hydraulic mills on the Canary Islands.

The Ruta del Electrón follows the El Río ravine all the way to El Electrón, the first hydroelectric power station on the Canary Islands.

The Ruta del Agua is a trail along the ravine towards the city, which includes archaeological areas (Carías caves) and features of ethnographic interest (hydraulic infrastructure, Quinta Verde).

 

THE SETTING - Archeological areas and impressive routes