We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor
Valladolid
Trips
Inbox
More
    Help Center

    Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso

    59 Reviews
    #21 of 77 things to do in Valladolid
    Museums, Art Museums
    Closed Now: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Plaza Colegio de Santa Cruz 8, 47002 Valladolid, Spain
    Open today: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Save
    Review Highlights
    “Wonderfully displayed African masks, clothes, sculptures, furniture, highly recommend”

    This free museum is contained in 3 separate rooms scattered through out an old religious building... read more

    Reviewed November 26, 2018
    rshevlin2017
    ,
    Seattle, Washington
    “Beautiful African Art”

    The Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso is located in the beautiful Palacio Santa Cruz, which... read more

    Reviewed October 2, 2017
    BennyMalaga
    ,
    Malaga, Spain
    Read all 59 reviews
    All photos (72)
    All photos (72)
    Full view
    Traveler Overview
    4.559 reviews
    • Excellent72%
    • Very good25%
    • Average3%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
    Nov 26, 2018
    “Wonderfully displayed African masks, clothes, sculptures, furniture, highly recommend”
    Oct 2, 2017
    “Beautiful African Art”
    About
    The Foundation Alberto Jiménez-Arellano Alonso (UVA) is a non-profit organization, enrolled in the framework of University of Valladolid, whose essential aim is to promote arts. It has his headquarter in Palacio de Santa Cruz of Valladolid, one of...more
    Closed Now
    Hours Today: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    See all hours
    Contact
    Plaza Colegio de Santa Cruz 8, 47002 Valladolid, Spain
    Website
    +34 983 18 45 30
    Call
    Improve This Listing
    Improve This Listing

    Improve This Listing

    Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Valladolid
    Self guided visit to Pagos del Rey Wine Museum
    from $5.72
    More Info
    Guided visit to Pagos del Rey Wine Museum
    from $9.16
    More Info
    Pagos del Rey Wine Museum and Collegiate...
    from $6.87
    More Info
    Legaris Full Range Tasting (6 wines) and Self...
    from $20.61
    More Info
    Reviews (59)
    Write a Review
    Filter reviews
    6 results
    Traveler rating
    4
    2
    0
    0
    0
    Traveler type
    Time of year
    LanguageEnglish
    More languages
    Traveler rating
    4
    2
    0
    0
    0
    See what travelers are saying:
    FilterEnglish
    Updating list...
    Reviewed November 26, 2018
    Wonderfully displayed African masks, clothes, sculptures, furniture, highly recommend

    This free museum is contained in 3 separate rooms scattered through out an old religious building. Do NOT think you've seen everything if you haven't been upstairs! That is where the best rooms are! A wonderful collection of artifacts from African displayed in well lit...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank rshevlin2017
    Reviewed October 2, 2017
    Beautiful African Art

    The Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso is located in the beautiful Palacio Santa Cruz, which was constructed in the 15th century by the very powerful Cardinal Mendoza. Its cloister is beautiful. The museum has beautiful African art and is probably the best museum of its kind...More

    Date of experience: September 2017
    Thank BennyMalaga
    CrisBayo, Gestora Cultural at Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso, responded to this reviewResponded October 4, 2017

    Dear visitor, thank you very much for you opinion ¡¡

    Reviewed September 12, 2017
    Unexpected treasure trove

    Strolling through the lovely historical streets of this ancient city I beheld a Palace with open doors. Curosity got the better of me and I first looked at the ground floor than went up to the select exhibits on the first floor which amazed me...More

    Date of experience: June 2017
    Thank laiduptranslator
    MuseoArellanoAlonso, Gestora Cultural at Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2017

    Dear visitant, thank you very much for your opinion. Every day we work hard for show Africa, her art and culture, and the visitants can see our museum comfortably. See you soon

    Reviewed December 14, 2015
    The Best Thing in Valladolid

    A surprise find. Part of the University of Valladolid. Tucked away. But quite quite stunning. Better, far better than many "ethnographic" museums in major European cities. Fantastic. Why is it not more well known?

    Date of experience: December 2015
    Thank LucaMano
    CrisBayo, Gestora Cultural at Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso, responded to this reviewResponded May 3, 2016

    Thank you for the feedback, LucaMano. We are glad to read such a positive comparation, and this kind of messages give us strength to be more well-known every day. We will keep on working hard on it ;)

    Reviewed September 15, 2015
    INTERESTING AFRICAN ART OBJECTS - EXPLANATIONS ONLY IN SPANISH

    Like other reviewers I thought this a really worthwhile museum to visit. Information in English is limited to brief object labels. The longer explanatory texts were in Spanish only. That meant that I did not understand what I was looking at. But I did get...More

    Date of experience: September 2015
    1  Thank Michael3112
    CrisBayo, Gestora Cultural at Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso, responded to this reviewResponded May 3, 2016

    It is rewarding for us to read how the museum inspired you in some way and get your senses. Sorry for the inconvenience about the explanatory texts. We have a guide at the beggining of each room -in English and French-, but we will work...More

    Reviewed May 23, 2013
    Great exhibition of african art

    The Santa Cruz Palace contains a good collection of african art collected by the Jimenez-Arellano family, distributed in three rooms over two floors. During our visit the Opening times were 11-14 and 16:30-19:30 Monday-Saturday. It is highly recommended and free. Remember also to take a...More

    Date of experience: May 2013
    1  Thank Ropongi
    View more reviews
    Nearby
    Nearby HotelsSee all 38 nearby hotels
    Hotel Zenit El Coloquio
    325 reviews
    .14 miles away
    Hotel Boutique Catedral
    166 reviews
    .15 miles away
    Hotel Boutique Atrio 4
    352 reviews
    .18 miles away
    The Book Factory Hostel
    201 reviews
    .21 miles away
    Nearby RestaurantsSee all 926 nearby restaurants
    La cacatua
    298 reviews
    .20 miles away
    Alquimia Laboratorio
    56 reviews
    .20 miles away
    Suite 22
    200 reviews
    .09 miles away
    Naguara Latin Food
    166 reviews
    .20 miles away
    Nearby AttractionsSee all 145 nearby attractions
    Palacio de Santa Cruz
    124 reviews
    .00 miles away
    Church of Saint Mary the Ancient
    312 reviews
    .22 miles away
    Universidad de Valladolid (UVA)
    191 reviews
    .11 miles away
    Pasaje Gutierrez
    118 reviews
    .24 miles away
    See all 38 nearby hotelsSee all 926 nearby restaurantsSee all 145 nearby attractions
    Questions & Answers
    Get quick answers from Fundacion Alberto Jimenez-Arellano Alonso staff and past visitors.
    Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page.
    Submit
    Posting guidelines