THE MUSEUM - Palacio de Velarde

A living museum in Santillana del Mar

A unique museum in Cantabria, where heritage, history and technology go hand in hand to offer an unforgettable experience

An unforgettable experience where each room preserves its original essence and reveals a different part of the history of Santillana del Mar.

Do you want to live the experience? Come today from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m . and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m . (last show 8:30 p.m.)

An immersive tour

For 500 years of history of Santillana del Mar

With more than 2,000m2^{square meters distributed over three floors, the tour of the Palace will guide you through the original rooms of the Palace carefully decorated through scenographic lighting, surround sound, projections, narrations and interactive elements.}

Immerse yourself in history

Experience the past and discover the region's only immersive museum in an incomparable heritage setting.

During the visit, a specialized guide will accompany you through the first two floors, enriching your experience with the historical context, curiosities and anecdotes of the different inhabitants of the Palace.

ground floor

On this floor you will find the public spaces of the Palace such as the old kitchen, the reception room for visitors, the tithing collection area and a private chapel where family rituals were held. Noble floor: The heart of palace life with its large living room, library, gala dining room and master bedroom, witnesses to the lifestyle of the Velarde family.

Noble floor plan

The heart of palace life with its large living room, library, gala dining room and master bedroom, witnesses to the Velarde family lifestyle.

Second floor

On this self-guided floor you can tour the private bedrooms, dressing rooms, offices, rest rooms and living areas.

Below Deck

Here were located the rooms of the service, where those who took care of the Palace and its day to day lived worked. During the visit, a specialized guide will accompany you through the first two floors, enriching your experience with the historical context, curiosities and anecdotes of the different inhabitants of the Palace.

Spaces that surprise

Immerse yourself in history, experience the past, and discover the region's only immersive museum in an incomparable heritage setting.

This interactive museum in Cantabria also has a room dedicated to the medieval world, with a spectacular setting that includes a medieval forge, a large collection of original medieval weapons and a ceremonial throne where you can photograph yourself as a great king.