Museo Cerezo Moreno

Museo Cerezo Moreno is a small painting museum in Villatorres, in the province of Jaén, dedicated to the work of local artist Francisco Cerezo Moreno. It sits in Villargordo, one of the villages that make up the municipality of Villatorres, on Plaza de la Constitución, inside the former town hall building dating from the 1970s.

How do you get there?

The museum stands right on the main square of Villargordo, at Plaza de la Constitución 34, 23630 Villatorres. Villatorres lies in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, only a short drive from the provincial capital — getting there from Jaén usually takes no more than fifteen or twenty minutes by car. Given the village's small size, driving along the local roads connecting Jaén with the surrounding municipalities is the easiest way to reach it; public transport options are limited.

What will you see?

The collection was donated by the artist himself to the people of Villargordo. It includes oil paintings from different periods of Cerezo Moreno's career — portraits, still lifes and landscapes — along with a set of twelve pen-and-ink drawings. A separate section brings together a series of oil paintings on canvas depicting rural life, inspired by the painter's time in Segura de la Sierra. Together the works trace the evolution of his style across several decades of work.

Francisco Cerezo Moreno (1919–2006) was a painter born in the area, and his work is closely tied to the landscape and everyday life of the province of Jaén. The museum opened on 21 March 1998, following a cooperation agreement signed on 4 January 1995 between the Jaén Provincial Council and the municipality, which funded the restoration of the old town hall and its conversion into an exhibition space.

When should you visit?

The museum opens Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 to 14:30, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00. Admission is free, making it an easy stop during a weekend trip around the Jaén area. The venue also occasionally hosts temporary exhibitions and local cultural events organized by the town council, so it's worth checking the current schedule before visiting.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the Museo Cerezo Moreno located? In Villargordo, a village within the municipality of Villatorres in the province of Jaén, at Plaza de la Constitución 34.

Who was Francisco Cerezo Moreno? A painter born in 1919 and who died in 2006, whose body of work forms the core of the museum's collection after he donated it to the people of Villargordo.

Is admission to the museum free? Yes, entry is free of charge.

What are the museum's opening hours? Thursday and Friday: 12:00–14:30; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–14:00. It is closed the rest of the week.