Museo del Corpus is a free museum in Valencia’s old town, housed in the 15th-century Casa de las Rocas near the Portal dels Serrans. Its rooms hold the figures, carriages and other objects used in the Corpus Christi procession, alongside photographs, banners and videos about the festival and its history. Begin upstairs with the video presentation, then work your way through the displays and read the wall captions for more context. It’s a focused stop for understanding a local tradition that dates back to 1355.
The Casa de las Rocas
The museum occupies the Casa de las Rocas, a 15th-century building beside the Portal dels Serrans. It was built to shelter the carriages and other objects used in Valencia’s Corpus Christi procession. Its location between sections of the city wall reflects the site’s place in the old town.
The building was completely renovated in 1980. Today, its rooms give the procession’s objects a permanent home and let visitors see them up close.
The Corpus Christi procession
Valencia’s Corpus Christi procession dates back to 1355. The museum explains the event through videos, photographs, banners and historical objects, as well as the figures and carriages that take part in it. The displays connect the procession’s history with the objects used in the festival today.
A video presentation on the top floor introduces the procession and its origins. Starting there gives you context before you move through the exhibits. Wall captions add further information as you go.
What to see inside
Look for the procession figures and the large, decorated carriages known as rocas. The collection also includes photographs and banners connected with Valencian festivals. Some objects are centuries old, and the displays explain how the festival’s elements fit into the procession.
Take time to watch the videos as well as examining the objects. The combination of images, captions and historical items makes this a useful stop if you want to learn about Valencia’s local traditions beyond its better-known sights.
FAQ
Is Museo del Corpus free to visit?
Yes, admission is free.
What can you see at Museo del Corpus?
The museum displays Corpus Christi procession figures, carriages, photographs, banners and historical objects, with videos and captions explaining the festival.
How old is Valencia’s Corpus Christi procession?
The procession dates back to 1355.
Where is Museo del Corpus?
It is in Valencia’s old town, at the Casa de las Rocas near the Portal dels Serrans.
