All profession & craft museums to visit in Catalonia

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 10 profession and craft museums in Catalonia. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Catalonia:

  1. Capellades Paper Mill Museum1

    Capellades Paper Mill Museum

     Capellades
    The Capellades Paper Mill Museum is a unique institution dedicated to the history and art of papermaking. Located in the town of Capellades, the museum is housed in an old paper mill known as 'Molino de la Villa'. It offers a comprehensive insight into the traditional methods of paper production, as well as the evolution of papermaking technologies up to the 21st century.
  2. Cardadeu Tomàs Balvey Museum-Archive2

    Cardadeu Tomàs Balvey Museum-Archive

     Cardedeu
    The Tomàs Balvey Museum-Archive in Cardedeu is a unique institution that revolves around the legacy of Tomàs Balvey i Bas, who was the last in a long line of pharmacists in Cardedeu. The museum's narrative is built around the pharmacy and its pharmacist, focusing on the world of illness, remedies, and health. This makes it a fascinating destination for those interested in the history of medicine and pharmacy.
  3. Granollers Museum3

    Granollers Museum

     Granollers
    The Granollers Museum, situated in Granollers, Barcelona, is home to a wide array of collections. These collections span across various fields such as archaeology, decorative arts, ethnography, numismatics, and art from different eras - ancient, modern, and contemporary. This diversity in the museum's collection offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.
  4. Anchovy and Salt Museum4

    Anchovy and Salt Museum

     l'Escala
    The Anchovy and Salt Museum is situated in the charming town of L'Escala, nestled in the region of Catalonia, Spain. This museum, which opened its doors to the public in 2006, offers visitors a unique insight into the cultural heritage of the village.
  5. Technical Museum of Manresa5

    Technical Museum of Manresa

     Manresa
    The Technical Museum of Manresa is housed in the old tanks that once collected and stored water from the city's ditch. These tanks, built between 1861 and 1865, have been fully restored and now host a multipurpose room and two permanent exhibitions. The museum's location offers a unique insight into the city's history and its relationship with water.
  6. Olot Saints Museum6

    Olot Saints Museum

     Olot
    The Olot Saints Museum, which opened its doors in 2007, is a unique institution dedicated to the craft of creating religious imagery. Located in Olot, Girona, the museum houses a variety of items that provide insight into this specialized craft. Visitors can explore the intricate process of creating religious figurines and learn about the history and significance of this art form.
  7. The Jam Museum7

    The Jam Museum

     Torrent
    The Jam Museum, also known as El Museo de la Confitura, was inaugurated in the year 2004. It is located in Torrent, a municipality in Bajo Ampurdán. This location is not just a museum but also a gourmet artisan workshop and a jam store. It's a gastronomic space where a small museum, a store with more than 150 varieties of jams, and a workshop coexist.
  8. Museu de la Xocolata8

    Museu de la Xocolata

     Barcelona
    In Museu de la Xocolata you can admire chocolate sculptures as well as replicas of buildings. You will also learn about the history of chocolate and its importance for the ancient cultures of Latin America. Additionally, the museum shows the manufacturing of chocolate. Various events and workshops a
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    Museu del Calçat

     Barcelona
    Museu del Calçat (Shoe Museum) traces the history of footwear and has a section devoted to shoes worn by famous personalities. The museum displays portraits of guild members, reproductions of footwear from the 2nd to 18th centuries and authentic shoes from the 18th century to the present day. Beside
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    Quart's Museum of Ceramics

     Quart
    The Quart Pottery Museum, also known as Museu de la Terrissa de Quart, is situated in the town of Quart, in the Gironés region. The museum was officially opened to the public on March 27, 2011. It serves as a testament to the rich pottery heritage of the region, offering visitors a chance to delve into the history and craftsmanship of pottery making.