Museo Herminio Revilla
About This Museum
People don't just stumble upon Villabellaco; they come here for a reason, and often, it's to step inside the Museo Herminio Revilla. It feels less like a formal institution and more like a series of beautifully curated rooms in an old Spanish home, each one telling a different part of the region's story. You'll find everything from ancient agricultural tools that speak of a hard life on the land to delicate religious artworks that whisper centuries of devotion. The entire place has this wonderfully personal atmosphere, as if you're discovering a family's cherished heirlooms rather than viewing a distant collection.
Collection Highlights
The folk costumes are stunningly preserved, with vibrant embroidery you can still appreciate up close. Don't miss the room dedicated to traditional trades, filled with the blacksmith's anvils and carpenter's planes that built the village. A real highlight for many is the small but exquisite collection of polychrome wood carvings from a local 16th-century workshop.
Visitor Information
It's tucked right on Calle Real, number 11—the main street running through Villabellaco. Given its intimate size, it’s wise to check opening hours in advance, but the experience is well worth a little planning.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a traditional stone-and-stucco building that blends seamlessly into the village, with thick walls and wooden beams that give it a wonderfully authentic, rustic Palencian character.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Herminio Revilla, 11, PP-2125, Villabellaco, Barruelo de Santullán, Palencia, Castilla y León, 34828, España
Phone: +34 679 39 11 10
Website: Visit Website
