Lleida Museum facts for kids

Sign at the entrance to the museum.

The Lleida Museum, also known as the Diocesan and Comarcal Lleida Museum, is a special place in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. It's a museum where you can explore lots of art and history!

This museum is owned by several important groups. These include the government of Catalonia, the city council of Lleida, the local church (the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lleida), and the regional council of Segrià. The museum first started in 1997. Its current building, which is quite modern, opened its doors in 2007.

What You'll Find Inside

The Lleida Museum is home to many different kinds of collections. When you visit, you can see amazing art and objects from various time periods.

Art Through the Ages

• Ancient Roman Art: Discover items from the time of the powerful Roman Empire.
• Islamic Art: See beautiful pieces from Islamic cultures.
• Romanesque Art: Explore art from the Middle Ages, often found in old churches.
• Gothic Art: Look at art from a later part of the Middle Ages, known for its detailed style.
• Renaissance Art: Enjoy works from a time of great rebirth in art and learning.
• Baroque Art: See dramatic and emotional art from the 17th and 18th centuries.

These collections help tell the story of the region through art and historical objects.

A Special Story About Some Art

The museum has some interesting history, especially concerning where some of its art comes from. Some of the pieces on display were found in a nearby area called Franja de Ponent. This area is in Aragon but speaks Catalan, just like Lleida.

Why Some Art is Discussed

Long ago, the Franja de Ponent area was part of the Lleida church region (diocese). However, in 1995, a decision was made by the Holy See (the Vatican) to change this. The churches and their art in Franja de Ponent then became part of a different church region, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón.

Since then, groups and institutions in Aragon have asked for these art pieces to be returned to their new diocese. The Lleida Museum continues to care for and display these important historical items.

See also

In Spanish: Museo de Lérida para niños

• Culture in Lleida
• List of museums in Spain
• CaixaForum Lleida
• Institut d'Estudis Ilerdencs