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.
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.
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.
THE COLLECTION
The Camarín Museum collection represents the legacy of art and devotion that has lived on through the centuries to present day.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Rooms
New Rooms: Chamber of “Las Nieves” Virgin, the Servants Room and the Sacristy
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 reception/audio-visual room
Showcasing a collection of contemporary art related to the Virgen de las Nieves.
The Camarín de la Virgen
The central chapel area of the Museum where some of the Virgin’s garments and impressive pieces of jewellery are displayed.
The Votive Room
Where offerings to the Virgin for favours granted are exhibited, along with a unique collection of pictorial ex-votos.
The Servants of the Virgin Room
Associated with the Fraternity of the Virgin, with a small library and an interesting collection of pictures.
The Sacristy
Which continues to fulfil its original function and in addition to other pieces, displays an exceptional reliquary.
The Religious Art Museum, Upper
Orbis Nivariensis Room, with a collection of silverware from the New World and objects used in processions.
The Religious Art Museum, Lower Room
Where the highlights are the nativity scene with figurines dating back to the 18th century and a portable organ known as a realejo.
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
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.
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).
