About Museu de la Mediterrània
Can Quintana was the building chosen to house the Mediterranean Museum. At the time, specifically when the 16th century began, it was a manor house that was located in Torroella de Montgrí, a municipality belonging to the Costa Brava. Many years later, in 2003, it was decided to open a museum space there that seeks to disseminate everything related to the Mediterranean in general.
The first thing that stands out about the Museu de la Mediterrània is how interactive it becomes. This is precisely why it is common to see young children in these facilities. In fact, many schools both on the Costa Brava and in other areas of Catalonia organize excursions that include a visit to this museum.
Both children and adults who visit it are soaked in a lot of information that is conducted with a musical thread, which accompanies perfectly throughout the experience. The same can be said for sounds that are also being played.
Of the various installations that are part of the Network of Museums of the Costa Brava, the Mediterranean Museum is one of the most successful. This is not surprising considering the high quality of its exhibitions.
Temporary Exhibitions
This museum offers visitors a total of three temporary exhibitions that offer cultural experiences that are very different from each other. The first one is called Espacio Montgrí. In the room dedicated to this exhibition, it is common to see all kinds of works of contemporary art.
Then it's time to talk about another temporary exhibition that attracts a lot of attention to those who visit the Museu de la Mediterrània. This is the Medes Space, which would have been unfeasible without the generous contribution of Martínez-Solans.
Specifically, a multitude of paintings were donated, which today are part of the Medes Space. All of them were created by a painter who, at the time, was an icon of Torroella de Montgrí. And it's no wonder, since Francesc Gimeno, despite being born in Tortosa, lived in this city on the Costa Brava for a few years.
Finally, the temporary exhibition known as Espacio Baix Ter houses everything that, in one way or another, is related to the Mediterranean area. The pieces on display are not only paintings such as those of Joan Fuster, but also architectural elements such as those shaped at the time by Rafael Masó, who was one of the main drivers of Noucentisme.
Collection
The Museu de la Mediterrània has an extensive collection of which many notable elements are part. One of them is called flabiol, being an instrument that was formerly commonly used by Catalan musicians. To the list of instruments with many years behind them, we must add the one known as lyre, having in this museum the Cretan type.
The collection of this museum space also houses some pieces of Roman ceramics with a characteristic shade that is reddish and bright in equal parts. The good condition in which they are found is surprising, especially considering that they belong to the time of the first Roman emperor: Augustus. That is, they accumulate more than two thousand years old.
Since the museum belongs to Torroella de Montgrí, it is not surprising that some of the most notable elements of its collection have been obtained in the Montgrí massif. A clear example is the Peak from prehistoric times. Another example is that of the capital that was extracted from the castle, an architectural piece that is also quite well preserved.
Rates
Accessing this museum space, enjoying the temporary exhibitions and admiring its extensive collection is free regardless of the age of the visitors.
Comment by Bravissima about Museu de la Mediterrània:
The Museu de la Mediterrània, located at Carrer d'Ullà, 31, CP 17257 in Torroella de Montgrí, is a cultural space dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of the Mediterranean since its opening in 2003. This museum, housed in a former 16th-century stately home, is known for its interactive approach, making it an ideal location for families and schools who organize educational excursions.
Some highlights include:
- Temporary exhibitions: The museum features three temporary exhibitions that vary in theme, including Espacio Montgrí with contemporary art, Espacio Medes showcasing works by Francesc Gimeno, and Espacio Baix Ter which links cultural and architectural elements related to the Mediterranean.
- Free admission: Entrance is free for visitors of all ages, making it an accessible destination.
- Interactivity: Both children and adults enjoy the sensory experience, enhanced by music and sounds throughout the visit.
- Visitor assistance: The staff is friendly and helpful, providing valuable information about the exhibitions.
Despite being a small museum, the quality of its exhibitions and its charming atmosphere make it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00
- Tuesday: Cerrado
- Wednesday: 10:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00
- Thursday: 10:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00
- Friday: 10:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00
- Saturday: 10:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00
- Sunday: 10:00–13:30
Museu de la Mediterrània: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Free entrance to the museum, worth a visit
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The permanent exhibition of the Mediterranean and the Camins de Ronda have pleasantly surprised us. The tourist information service a 10.
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Congratulations to the City Council for the exhibitions you can find there. Very interesting and well mounted.
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Fantastic experience: Very pretty
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Interesting We saw it and they have very curious things ... It's great...
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Very squeaky
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Excellent place summarizing the melting pot of Mediterranean cultures with representation of the different artistic and folklore currents. Very interactive !!! Brilliant !!!
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Fantastic experience: You learn a lot!
Fantastic experience: I WENT TO A MAGIC PERFORMANCE, VERY GOOD
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Superb customer service!
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Very friendly welcome. Beu museum
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Fantastic experience: Always interesting
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Nice Museum in Torroella with several exhibitions of different themes in relation to the population and / or the Mediterranean. The reception person a 10. The visit is highly recommended, it is free
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Fantastic experience: Nice people, all very clean and very interesting .....
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Interesting; is it worth it
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A Museum that helps us understand the culture and landscape of the Mediterranean from the Empordà
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Excellent exhibition to visit if you are lovers of the giant world. We really liked it
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Good exhibition of Mediterranean culture and it is also free
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Very interesting temporary exhibition on meditation
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They always do very interesting exhibitions. The beautiful environment. An interior courtyard and a very nice staircase
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Good exhibitions
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A museum is a museum, but it also has small details that make it different ... Smells, music, images, history ..... In addition to the rotating exhibitions they offer us
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Interesting visit to the water mine
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Interesting museum in Toroella de Mongri, very good service and attention
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Very well adapted for schoolchildren and families. Information and very interactive panels. It goes beyond the ethnological part and cultures (for example there is a part dedicated only to musical culture).
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Is beautiful
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Really beautiful place We learn a lot about the Mediterranean and the Spanish coast I highly recommend Personal nice, charming
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A must visit to discover the territory. Friendly staff. All services. Good temporary exhibitions and recent enlargement that I have pending.
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Museum with different exhibitions, one fixed and others that are changing. Very good attention.
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Excellent space with very interesting exhibitions
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The Museum of the Mediterranean is a charming place with lots of culture
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Interesting art culture site
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Fantastic experience: Great people and great people.
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Visited for both locals and visitors alike.
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Fantastic experience: Great setting with staff which love there job.
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It is small typical rustic village with very nice small restaurants is very well restored i enlightened and charming night ..
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Very nice and helpful and a lot of information
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It seems to me a very cool and spacious place on the whole patio we went to see a magic show
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Fantastic experience: Varied, I liked it
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Very nice building, with different exhibitions during the year.
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Fantastic experience: Very interesting .
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Excellent cultural complex in the agricultural capital of Baix Ter
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Museum recommended for the whole family. Very didactic, instructive and entertaining. You need to visit it.
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The spectacular Nativity scene, as always, but every year better !!, wonderful !!. Thank you Josep Mir! ❤
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Historical place where you can enjoy countless exhibitions. Do not miss every year the great manger of Josep Mir
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Interesting exhibitions.
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Beautiful Bethlehem. Very original contextualizing it in the Montgrí i Ïlles Medes area. And putting even a smoky hell.
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Highly recommended.
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Great place!
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Right now you can enjoy the crib of Josep Mir
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Surprising museum. With highly recommended exhibitions. It's worth visiting.
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It is a cultural center open to many different sectors. Interesting and in the process of making a strategic plan to improve even more.
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There is a huge beautiful crib, very well made. Free entrance.
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It's an interesting place
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The nativity scene in spectacular b free entry
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Fantastic experience: Good musesu x nar to visit. For all audiences !,
Fantastic experience: Interesting exhibition about the restoration of the coast between L'Estartit and the river 'El Ter'.
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She cuts my hair very well
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Fantastic experience: It's always a pleasure visiting this museum and our guide Franzesca was absolutely amazing!
Fantastic experience: Very interesting
Fantastic experience: Very good to always visit in good exhibitions
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Lovely space
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Fantastic experience: Very interactive museum. Ideal to go with baby.
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They have a good animated crib
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Fantastic experience: A very nice big manger
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Splendid
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An emblematic place and ideal for a short excursion with the children
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Guided tour of the exhibition Masó interiors, interesting, I really liked the explanation and the exhibition.
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Next to the La Farinera museum, two essential to know the Empordà
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A very interesting museum, both in permanent and temporary exhibitions. And in a historic building in Torroella. Don't miss it.
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Fantastic experience: Really nice museum. It is cheap, so I hadn't expected so much. But is so much to see and to discover. It is really nice for children. Even our 8 months old son enjoyed listening to sounds or music and watching the pictures etc. On the other hand it is not too much so that children won't get bored. It is just right.
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A benchmark in the study of cultures united by the Mediterranean, the area and also with quite interesting traveling exhibitions.
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Very interesting exhibitions and conferences
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Fantastic experience: A great space for culture
