About Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar
Comment by Bravissima about Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar:
The Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar, located in the heart of the Vila Vella, offers visitors a rich cultural and historical experience. The museum is housed in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, adding a unique charm to your visit.
Some of its main attractions include:
- Welcoming Atmosphere: Its cozy and intimate vibe makes it a perfect place to enjoy history and art.
- Art Collection: The collection features notable works, including the famous Celestial Violinist by Marc Chagall, along with pieces from other important artists.
- Archaeological Artifacts: It showcases fascinating archaeological remains, including mosaics from the ancient Roman villa of Els Ametllers, providing a unique glimpse into the region's past.
- Friendly Staff: The museum staff are very amiable and eager to share their knowledge about the exhibits.
With an affordable entrance fee of only 3 euros (children under 12 enter for free), this small yet significant museum is a must-visit for culture and history enthusiasts in Tossa de Mar.
Opening hours
- Monday: Cerrado
- Tuesday: 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:00
- Wednesday: 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:00
- Thursday: 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:00
- Friday: 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:00
- Saturday: 10:00–14:00, 16:00–18:00
- Sunday: 10:00–14:00
Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Hey there! Just got back from Tossa de Mar and had to spill the beans about the Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar. Here's why you should definitely check it out: - **️ Atmosphere:** The museum is housed in a charming, historic building right in the heart of the old town. The vibe is cozy and intimate—perfect for history buffs and casual visitors alike. - ** Art & Exhibits:** It boasts a small but fascinating collection of art, including works from Marc Chagall. The mix of archaeological artifacts gives a cool glimpse into the region's past. - **️ Scenic Surroundings:** Don’t miss the views from the old town walls nearby—breathtaking coastline and medieval vibes! - ** Friendly Staff:** The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They’re happy to share stories and answer any questions you might have. - **⏰ Timing Tips:** It’s not a huge place, so you can comfortably see everything in about an hour. Perfect for a laid-back afternoon. - ** Insider Advice:** Combine your museum visit with a stroll around the old town and grab some tapas afterward at a nearby café. Overall, it's a lovely spot that gives you a bit of culture without feeling overwhelming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Tossa de Mar!
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The dog hole that Chinese people love to take photos at, every Chinese person has to take many photos, so you need to queue.
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Museum dedicated to displaying the archaeological remains found in the municipality of Tossa de Mar from the different sites in the locality, as well as housing a large collection of art. The museum is located in the Palau de Batlle, a building constructed in the 16th century as a residence for the administrators of the abbots of Santa Maria de Ripoll, who were the lords of the town of Tossa until the 19th century. Throughout that century and the beginning of the 20th, the palace became a meeting point for artists and intellectuals, even hosting important personalities. The building has a rectangular plan and is attached to the wall of Tossa. It consists of three floors and a double-pitched roof, with a rear courtyard. Its façade features a Gothic window with a conopial arch, polylobed and with vegetal decoration in the imposts. Inside, some works by important artists such as Marc Chagall, Jaume Vilallonga, Juan Brull or Rafael Benet can be found, among others. Regarding the archaeological pieces, the mosaics from the Roman villa of Ametllers and medieval pieces from the urban area of the town stand out.
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Fantastic experience: There is a spot perfect for taking photos here.
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A must-visit place without fail
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Fantastic experience: Old Town is so beautiful
Positive experience: Small museum in the Vila Ville with artworks and some artifacts from the local 1st century Roman villa.
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Beautiful little town, excellent relaxation
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In the town of Tossa de Mar, very picturesque steep streets and very good service in gastronomy. The castle and museum are very interesting, with a beautiful view from the top. Highly recommended. I liked it a lot.
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Beautiful museum
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Definitely cool, but unfortunately closed on Mondays, at least in October, and on Google it says it's open.
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Fantastic experience: For a tiny museum, this place is excellent. It has two outstanding pieces. The Chagall and a Roman floor mosaic from the nearby villa. It's worth visiting just for these, but there's more art and archaeology to occupy you for half an hour or so. I loved the frog and crab sculptures, also from the villa, I think.
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Just a little to see. They don't deserve the 3€
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A museum with over half a century of existence that offers visitors a historical and cultural insight into Tossa through archaeological remains found in its municipal area and through paintings and sculptures.
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Great place for active relaxation. I recommend it.
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Positive experience: Nice unpretentious little museum, worth the asking price. It has the Chagall, but also lots of Roman remains in good condition.
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A short and entertaining walk. It is not a large museum, but it has a good history. Children under 12 are free. Adults €3 for entrance.
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What a pity, not very crowded!
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Small museum worth visiting to see the mosaic of the Villa Roma of the almond trees and Chagall's painting. It needs modernization, in the explanatory texts and in the overall installation.
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Very beautiful city museum with some exhibits of the Roman villa excavated here in Tossa. Otherwise, a lot of space is offered to the artists of the region. The lady at the ticket counter should simply not receive visitors with her bad mood.
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Ambiance très agréable
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Fantastic experience: To be in Tossa and not see Chagall??
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Very interesting museum and its location at the end of the walls in a small square very famous for all Koreans
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Small interesting museum to learn about the origins of Tossa and for those interested in Catalan modernist painting. It has some deficiencies, such as some of the exhibits being only in Catalan while others have a laminated sheet next to them in Spanish as an improvised solution. In the audiovisual section, the television (slumped) does not work. A good update job is needed.
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Positive experience: Good, small one but they kept their history.
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A unique place in every sense of the word, I recommend visiting it ❤️
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Jeżeli kogoś interesuje muzeum w starym stylu bez interakcyjnych eksponatów oraz z sztuką z przełomu XIX/XX to może odwiedzić. Dla reszty osób odradzam. Zwłaszcza dla obcokrajowców że względu na brak chociaż krótkiej notatki w innym języku niż hiszpański przy wystawie skupiającej się na sztuce.
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Fantastic experience: Lovely interior, moderate selection of art, good exhibit of Roman archaeology, only 3 euros to get in.
Fantastic experience: Very nice place
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At the Municipal Museum of Tossa de Mar, located in the heart of Vila Vella —the old town of Tossa—, a selection of archaeological materials from the Roman era found in the villa of Els Ametllers is displayed, including ceramic pieces, coins, and carved bone and ivory pieces, among others.
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Small museum but it has a 'big' painting by Marc Chagall, which is dedicated to an entire room. There are also other interesting works like paintings, graphics, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. It's worth a visit. The ticket costs 3 euros, closed on Mondays, and there is a 2-hour break from 14:00 to 16:00.
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I saw it from the outside and it has a beautiful environment. It must be curious and interesting the museum.
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Fantastic. Very educational. And the lady at the entrance informs very well.
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We loved it.
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Great museum in a great building.
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I liked it a lot, small 3-story museum but cozy. What I liked the most was that it was very quiet and you could observe, enjoy, and meditate on each piece of art. I recommend it without a doubt.
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I recommend continuing to walk around the castle before going in. There were some nice pieces but not much more.
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A recommendable space but with some deficiencies. The first is that it is uncomfortably hot since there is no air conditioning, and the other is that the audiovisual is outdated and has third-world quality of image and sound. It is interesting for the findings of the Roman villa and for understanding the time of the artists of Tossa. It costs 3 euros to enter.
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The food is SPECTACULAR, and the service is fantastic!! Quick to serve the dishes and a great location next to the wall.
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I had never heard of this town and I loved it, the area of the castle is hard to climb up the slopes but it is worth it for the views and how beautiful it is. I recommend this town more than other nearby towns that are much more well-known.
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Spectacular!!! Very good experience, and of course!! At the castle of Tossa
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A small museum with a good collection of paintings where the star is the celestial violinist by Marc Chagall. It is definitely worth it.
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it's very surprising to find certain artists, very good, the girl at the entrance is very friendly and attentive, a museum worth visiting
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If you are interested in learning about the history of Tossa and its origins, I recommend visiting this museum. It is located within the Roman Villa, the regular entry fee is €3 but if you are students (with prior accreditation) you only pay €2. During the visit, you can enjoy paintings, ceramics, and fascinating pieces from the 1st century AD.
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Everything is beautiful
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I was quite surprised, very beautiful with many things to see, an excellent collection of paintings... for only 3 euros...
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Beautiful
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Small but very valuable collection with magnificent works by Olga Sacharoff, Mompou, and Marc Chagall
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Tossa de Mar, a gem located on the Costa Brava, is a place to visit, as well as to immerse yourself in the municipality's history, its colorful streets filled with life, the art of ceramics, handmade utensils decorated with vibrant colors that call to tourists from miles away, visit Tossa de Mar, it is a dream place.
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Very positive. The entire exhibition has extraordinary quality.
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Very interesting
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It has very interesting works. The staff is very friendly.
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Must-visit, very interesting.
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Municipal museum of Tossa, great location, and superb works for a municipal museum. Bravo! From antiquity to Chagall... Beautiful journey!
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Small and interesting museum.
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Interesting
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Small but with a reasonable price. A good complement for the visit to the village. They should make a ticket package with the Tossa Lighthouse.
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It's a great little museum but very interesting.
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The truth is that it is a very nice village to visit, especially the castle and the museum it has, and the beaches are really good, and I liked it a lot
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Seeing a painting by Chagall is priceless! Don't miss it! Freedom for political prisoners!
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It is interesting for local history.
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Small museum with local works. The pieces from the ancient Roman villa of Ametllers stand out, along with a painting and letters from Marc Chagal.
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Good views and a very nice mini excursion. Suitable for children, strollers... We hadn't been here for many years and almost everything is very well maintained. But incivility shows up in the form of dog poop on several occasions, what a pity.
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic
Positive experience: For a small local museum, it was interesting. Roman artifacts from a local excavation, local art. Including a picture of Tossa by Chagall called The Celestial Violinist.
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Interesting content, good collection and the star the violinist of Marc Chagall
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Nice place, with a proper collection. The Chagall, exceptional!
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It was a very pleasant visit to the museum. Thank you very much.
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Very interesting museum, we enjoyed a lot. There are incredible objects.
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Interesting.
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A little gem for art lovers, if you visit this town on the Costa Brava, take the opportunity to visit this small and charming museum whose crown jewel is a Chagall.
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Positive experience: Probably not the most extensive museum you will visit but some interesting artifacts. Good to support the local town.
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Nothing special
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The paintings and letters of Marc Chagall are originals.
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Small museum with a not very important collection except for a Chagall presented without too much care.
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Tiny museum, set in a beautiful environment located within a wall. The entrance costs 3 euros. Three floors displaying paintings and different sculptures. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
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Perfect at any time of the year
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Small museum. Chagall's painting attracts tourists.
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A unique contemporary art exhibition!
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Extraordinary. A museum that is a must-visit.
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Good
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It's nice to stroll through the medieval fortress. Through its narrow streets, touching history. And then admire the cozy and charming bay from its walls. After that, go down there and enjoy swimming in the cleanest sea and sunbathing. Super.
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Very interesting and low price
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Positive experience: An interesting little museum. A bit of a haven from the throngs of tourists. It was empty. Good roman artefacts and nice collection of art. I was interested to find out more about Iain Mcnab. Scottish printmaker.
Positive experience: Housed in a nice historic building. There are some interesting Roman artifacts and exhibits about Roman construction. The local art displays are okay but there isn't much space. The 3€ entry fee reflects the small scale nature of the Museum.
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Small museum, but well maintained. The price is fair for the exhibited works.
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Positive experience: Good
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You can admire works by painters who captured and enjoyed Tossa de Mar
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A spectacular place with beautiful views. A MUST-SEE spot. A gem of the Costa Brava.
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Tossa de Mar
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Small museum located in a wonderful castle. Small but valuable collection of paintings by 20th-century authors. Worth a visit.
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Weak, there's nothing to see
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The museum is located in the house of a local feudal lord. There are few exhibits, I really liked the Roman mosaic. The museum is bright and spacious. I wouldn't say it's a must-visit, but if you're passing by, you should definitely stop in. €3, children under 12 free.
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Beautiful
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Good
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Positive experience: Interesting but obviously not as big places like the Met or Orsay. So visit if you have some spare time.
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It's pretty good!
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The climb is worth it
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A spectacular visit! Gorgeous place! Typical old village of Catalonia!
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Interesting visit with audiovisual
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Worth a visit
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Positive experience: Nice piece of history, close to the beach, walking path, and eating/drinking place.
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You have to see the painting by Marc Chagall
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Positive experience: Interesting enough, quite small and essentially an art gallery with no translations
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Mega
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Very beautiful decor, a visit is a must.
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Interesting!!!!
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Small cozy museum. There are very interesting finds discovered during the excavations of 1914. Including a unique 4th century AD Roman floor mosaic. There are also fragments of statues and columns, household items, and pottery. The entire third floor is dedicated to paintings by artists who visited Tossa in the 1920s and 1930s. Including Marc Chagall's painting 'The Heavenly Fiddler'.
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The municipal museum in Tossa does not shine with the number of exhibits like the Louvre or the Hermitage, but it is made and preserved with love. The ticket price is only three euros, which you easily give for a good cause. In the lower floors, you can see exhibits from the distant past - Roman and Iberian coins, small items from ancient life, fragments of several sculptures found in the area of the Roman villa of the city of Tossa. The upper floors are occupied by an art gallery of contemporary artists. The gem of this collection is the painting by Marc Chagall -- The Heavenly Fiddler. The fishing village of Tossa was his favorite place to relax.
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A small great museum that reflects the confluence of the arts in Tossa de Mar, the cradle of civilizations and refuge of the most representative artists of the 20th century. It showcases a wide range that spans from Roman times to our era.
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Interesting to visit
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It is interesting to learn more about Tossa
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A museum in a privileged location.
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The pride of the museum is Marc Chagall's painting 'The Heavenly Violinist'.
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful panorama