Vila Casas Foundation - Can Mario Museum
Can Mario is the Contemporary Sculpture Museum of the Vila Casa Foundation in Palafrugell, opened in 2004. The museum includes approximately 220 sculptures crafted by different artists who were born or reside in Catalonia, 33 of which are located in the outdoor Can Mario Garden. The works range from the 1960s to present.
Can Mario was a cork factory from the start of the 20th century which formed part of the architecture of the cork company Miquel & Vincke. Today it is a space for artistic appreciation located in Can Mario square, where you can also visit the Modernist watertank and the Cork Museum.
During the visit
GUIDED VISITS
The Can Mario Museum offers the possibility to take guided visits of the facility. They are scheduled during the weekends in Catalan and Castilian (book in advance), but it is also possible to schedule a visit for groups of at least 25 people (minimum 7 days advance notice).
The museum also offers family workshops on certain Saturdays.
Reduced admission price with the Cultural Pass: 5 €
MORE INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
From January 11th to June 14th and from October 19th to November 30th:
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7.30 pm.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed:
From Monday to Friday
Bank Holidays
Open on weekdays for scheduled visits, school groups, etc.
From June 15th to October 18th:
From Wednsday to Sunday: from 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Closed:
Monday and Tuesday
Bank Holidays
Entry allowed until 30 prior to the closing of the museum
Museum closed from November 23rd to January 8th 2027
ADDRESS
Plaça Can Mario, 7, 17200 Palafrugell
