Cork Museum of Catalonia
In the center of Palafrugell, the Cork Museum of Catalonia It is presented as a unique institution that acquires, preserves, interprets and promotes the heritage linked to the world of cork in Catalonia.
The Museum is located in an old cork factory, which was the most important industrial sector in Spain. This building had an important past in the sector, as highlighted by some of the modernistic elements rarely seen in cork factories. These factories are typically functional buildings without decorative elements that were not built with the help of renowned architects. This aspect makes the site even more relevant, which stands out for its modernist elements, size and structure.
The building was built between 1899 and 1900 and housed the company Miquel, Vincke & Meyer founded in 1900 by Joan Miquel Avellí, Heinrich Vincke Wischmeyer and Pau Meyer Unmack. The modernist style decoration on the main façade, created by the architect General Guitart Lostalo, stands out with remarkable metalwork on the iron door on carrer Pi i Margall.
During the visit
FAMILY VISIT
The Cork Museum features installations suitable for visits with children and infants. Children 12 and under enjoy free entry.
The Museum offers family activities on weekends and Christmas, Easter and summer holidays.
For more information check the lMuseum’s monthly family activities calendar.
Reduced admission price with the Cultural Pass: 3,00€
MORE INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
From 12 September to 17 June:
From Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sundays and bank holidays (except bank holiday Mondays), January 5th, May 1st, and December 24th and 31st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed on Mondays, on 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January.
From June 18th to September 11th:
From Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ADDRESS
Placeta del Museu del Suro, s/n. 17200 Palafrugell
