Casa de Murillo Museum
Historic Seville house museum of painter Murillo
A small house‑museum in Seville's Barrio Santa Cruz, Casa de Murillo displays works and period rooms related to Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Seville's Baroque art.
Casa de Murillo at a Glance#
Address: Casa de Murillo, Seville, Andalusia, Spain (in Barrio Santa Cruz near the Alce1zar)
Hours: Typically Tue-Sun 10am-6pm; closed Mondays (hours vary by season and special events)
Admission: Admission typically charged for house-museum tours; check local cultural institutions for prices
About Casa de Murillo#
Casa de Murillo is a small museum in Seville dedicated to the life and work of the Baroque painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The museum occupies a historic house in the old Jewish quarter and presents exhibits related to Murillo and 17th-century Sevillian art.
Exhibits typically include reproductions, documentary material and period furnishings that provide context for Murillo’s career rather than a large collection of original major paintings. The site functions as a focused cultural stop within Seville’s museum circuit.
The house-museum sits in Seville’s historic center, in the Barrio Santa Cruz area near the Cathedral and the Alcázar, within easy walking distance of major tourist routes.
- Proximity: Sits in Seville’s old town close to the Cathedral and Alcázar, making it easy to include in a walking tour of the historic center.
How to Get to Casa de Murillo#
By foot: Located in Seville’s Barrio Santa Cruz near the Alcázar and Seville Cathedral - within easy walking distance from major tourist sites. By public transit: Multiple city bus routes and nearby tram stops serve the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Casa de Murillo#
- Visit in the morning to see the house in natural light and avoid late-afternoon heat in Seville's streets.
- Look for paintings and domestic artifacts that illuminate Bartolome9 Esteban Murillo's life and working conditions.
- Combine the visit with a walk through the nearby Barrio Santa Cruz for a fuller view of Seville's historical core.
Best Time to Visit Casa de Murillo#
Spring and autumn are most comfortable for a combined cultural and outdoor visit in Seville.
Weather & Climate near Casa de Murillo#
Casa de Murillo's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (545 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 77 mm | some cloud | 82% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| February | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 55 mm | some cloud | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 33 mm | some cloud | 58% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 2 mm | clear | 36% | 3.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 5 mm | clear | 37% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 63 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 84 mm | some cloud | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 94 mm | some cloud | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
