Profession & craft museums in Castile and León

The Urinal Museum in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Spain, is a unique institution dedicated to the domestic hygiene utensil, the urinal. The museum showcases a variety of styles, models, and designs of this common household item, reflecting the craftsmanship applied to meet a biological need over centuries. It provides a unique perspective on a mundane object, making it an interesting destination for those interested in unusual museums.

The Alto Bierzo Museum, located in Bembibre, Castilla y León, Spain, was established on June 26, 1987. The museum's mission is to showcase the historical heritage of Alto Bierzo, including traditional customs, domestic and agricultural tasks, and various trades and crafts. It houses a wide range of materials, including archaeological, historical, and ethnographic items, all related to Alto Bierzo and its sphere of influence. The museum is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, study, and dissemination of these materials.

El Martinete de Navafría, located in Segovia, Spain, is a preindustrial establishment that was used for beating and shaping copper. The facility was powered by hydraulic energy, which was obtained by transmitting the force of water to a wheel. This wheel, through its rotation, would turn a shaft that moved the hammer used to strike and shape the mineral.