Museo de Belenes del Mundo
Located in a historic manor house known as the Casa de la Inquisición, the dynamic exhibition showcases around 260 nativity ensembles featuring more than 2,700 figures. Visitors can discover international traditions reflecting global cultures through varied costumes, crafts, facial features, flora, and fauna. The collection highlights works by recognized international artisans and incorporates pieces from municipal and museum holdings.
What to Expect
Displays over 260 nativity scenes with 2,700 figures from worldwide cultures.
Event Details
Duration
Las visitas guiadas para grupos de 10 o más personas suelen durar unos 45 minutos.
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Instituto de Turismo de la Región de Murcia
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Nativity and culture enthusiasts
Vibe
Cultural and educational
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General: 2 euros. Reducida: 1,5 euros para miembros ICOM, FEAM, jubilados y grupos de 10 o más personas.
- Hours: Invierno (mitad de septiembre a mitad de julio): jueves a sábado 10-14h y 16-20h; domingos y festivos 10-14h. Verano (mitad de julio a mitad de septiembre): jueves a sábado 10-14h y 16:30-20:30h; domingos y festivos 10-14h.
Tips & Advice
- Arrange a guided tour in advance if you're coming with 10 or more people; tours must be booked and run about 45 minutes.
- Retirees, ICOM and FEAM members and groups of 10 or more can get the reduced rate, so ask for it at the door.
- Reserve a workshop or a guided walk around Ojós ahead of time to see the town's best-known buildings and landscapes along with the museum.
- Look closely at the figures' clothing, trades, faces, plants and animals, which reflect the cultures of the countries each nativity scene comes from.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reduced rate for ICOM and FEAM members, retirees and groups of 10 or more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the collection?
About 260 nativity scenes with more than 2,700 figures are on display, drawn from a collection of more than 805. Through clothing, trades, faces, plants, animals and materials, they show the cultures and traditions of countries around the world.
Are guided tours available?
Yes, for groups of 10 or more. Tours must be arranged in advance and usually last about 45 minutes.
Are there workshops or tours of the village?
Yes. With a reservation, you can book workshops and guided tours of Ojós that take in its best-known buildings and landscapes.
What building is the museum in?
It's in an 18th-century manor house known as the Casa de la Inquisición. Its coat of arms belongs to the Marín y Melgarejo family, who governed the town in the 17th and 18th centuries.
How old are the pieces?
Most date from about 1970 to 1990, with some from the late 19th or early 20th century. Many are by internationally recognized artisans who are no longer living.
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