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Museu del Suro de Catalunya

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Audio-visual exhibits & guided tours on the history of cork, in a modernist former factory. People often mention museum, cork, interesting, molt, Palafrugell, suro, audiovisual, industry, interessant, history,


Address

Carrer de Begur, 15, 17200 Palafrugell, Girona, Spain

Website

www.museudelsuro.cat

Contact

+34 972 30 78 25

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (708 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: (St
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 1 pm, 4 to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm, 4 to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 1 pm, 4 to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), Closed, Holiday hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (22) cork (19) interesting (17) molt (14) Palafrugell (13) suro (10) audiovisual (9) industry (7) interessant (7) history (6)
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  • 5/5 Benjamin W. 5 years ago on Google
    Fascinating museum that gives you great insights into the area around you. I had know idea of the incredible industry that Cork provided to this town. The museum is well thought out and provides information in multiple languages.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordi U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting museum that helps to understand the history of the village (Original) Un museu molt interessant que ajuda a compendre l’historia del poble
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandre Hernández V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting museum with my details that we do not know about cork and its uses and history (Original) Interesante museo con mis detalles que desconocemos sobre el corcho y sus usos e historia

  • 4/5 Josep R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An important part of our cultural heritage. (Original) Una parte importante de nuestro acerbo cultural.

  • 3/5 xavier de las h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum in an industrial cork manufacturing plant (Original) Museu en una manufacturera de suro de caire tècnic industrial

  • 5/5 Montse S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very cozy and original (Original) Es molt acollidor i original

  • 4/5 Josep Sau S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting collection, personal and human team very attentive (Original) Col·lecció interessant, personal i equip humà molt atent

  • 3/5 Joaquim E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very original (Original) Molt original

  • 5/5 Ralph O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great museum

  • 5/5 Felipe Macías M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum with a lot of history of the southern industry (Original) Un museo con mucha historia de la industria surera

  • 5/5 Badia Solé O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Molt interessant

  • 3/5 Nicole H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) museum in pallafrugell spain near sunday market nice (Original) museum in pallafrugell spanje vlakbij zondaagse markt leuk

  • 5/5 Raquel O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The audiovisuals help to understand the whole process of preparing the cork, the different uses they gave it and what the cork factory meant for the people. At the reception they told me that they will reform the entire museum. (Original) Los audiovisuales ayudan a entender todo el proceso de preparación del corcho, los distintos usos que le daban y lo que supuso para el pueblo la fåbrica de corcho. En recepción me comentaron que van a reformar todo el museo.

  • 4/5 Pepi 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a museum located in the center of Palafrugell in a building that was the cork factory, organized in a very didactic way through the exhibition of images, utensils, machinery, audiovisual, etc. with which we can give an ample idea of ​​the importance that this Empordanian industry had and has. We did a guided tour that we enjoyed a lot with the kind explanations of a museum guide. It's worth visiting! (Original) És un museu ubicat al centre de Palafrugell en un edifici que va ser la fàbrica de suro, organitzat de manera molt didàctica a través de l'exposició d'imatges, estris, maquinària, audiovisual, etc. amb el qual ens podem fer una idea àmplia de la importància que va tenir i té aquesta indústria empordanesa. A nosaltres ens van fer una visita guiada que vam gaudir molt amb les amables explicacions d'una guia del museu. Val la pena visitar-ho!

  • 5/5 Inmobiliaria CS de Ethel Capdevielle R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting, they pass a documentary with the story from the beginning of this company, it is admirable the work that the employees did x the working conditions, which are not the current ones. Congratulations (Original) Muy interesante, pasan un documental con la historia desde el comienzo de esta empresa, es admirable el trabajo que hacían los empleados x las condiciones de trabajo, que no son las actuales. Felicitaciones

  • 3/5 dominique b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History of the cork harvest and the cork factory Exhibition of tools and period machines (Original) Histoire de la récolte du liège et de la fabrique de bouchons Exposition d'outils et de machines d'époque

  • 5/5 Axel de la T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The visit was amazing! Super interesting (Original) Estuvo increíble la visita! Super interesante

  • 5/5 Sasha P. 4 years ago on Google
    The Cork Museum is well-organised and the staff is very friendly. Children under 12 years have free entrance. All information is translated into French and English. There you will be able to see a lot of machines and objects related to the cork industry. Museum occupies 2 storey building and is not far from free parking. There is also paid parking infront of the museum.

  • 5/5 Laine L. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing, quirky, stylish museum both educational and eye candy. Loved all expositions and the design. We spent almost two hours there with our children(10, 12, 1.5 years)

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Well worth a couple of hours. Who knew cork could be so interesting and relevant now for climate concerns. Great story of development and innovation through challenging era by the original company. Ask at reception for English subtitles on the video and watch this first. All other information also provided in English, French etc

  • 4/5 Johan Van G. 5 years ago on Google
    Make sure you reserve 1,5 to 2 hours when visiting Palafrugell to visit the cork museum! Excellent exhibition with a very nice historical film (subtitled) explaining the role of the region in making cork(s) - yes, for all kinds of applications! Worthwhile a visit!

  • 4/5 chrisslaterwalker 4 years ago on Google
    A really interesting little museum about a little-known subject, also with a lot about the people involved in the industry.

  • 4/5 Roy C. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting 30 minute video (English subtitles) of the local cork industry

  • 5/5 K M A S. 4 years ago on Google
    A piece of history that belongs to here only. That dominated the world of commerce in an specific field.

  • 5/5 Angela T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful exhibition black and white photos. Love it!

  • 5/5 Victoria 5 months ago on Google
    Very interesting and interactive museum with little play area. Out kids (7 and 3) loved it.

  • 5/5 JOSEP MARIA SANTÓ S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good example of how corks were made in Catalonia (Original) Una bona mostra de com es feien els taps de suro a Catalunya

  • 5/5 Emma 4 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly interesting. Recommended

  • 5/5 Miguel Ángel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended visit, the museum staff very attentive and friendly. (Original) Visita molt recomanada, el personal del museu molt atent i simpàtic.

  • 5/5 josep ortega g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Molt interesant

  • 5/5 Montse M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect, very interesting (Original) Perfecte, molt interessant

  • 4/5 Nuria Mont t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting museum, even with children (Original) Un museu molt interessant, fins i tot amb nens

  • 5/5 Montse B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting. The audiovisual explains very well the evolution of the cork industry in Palafrugell. The exhibition is very understandable. Worth it! (Original) Molt interessant. L'audiovisual explica molt bé l'evolució de la indústria del suro a Palafrugell. L' exposició és ben entenedora. Val molt la pena!

  • 4/5 Tecnico Aomidori B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Where does the cork come from? How is it? How are corks made? What is it used for? All this and more at the Palafrugell Cork Museum, a very curious place where you can learn a lot of interesting things. (Original) D'on surt el suro? Com és? Com es fan els taps? Per a què s'usa? Tot això i més al Museu del suro d Palafrugell, un lloc molt curiós on s'aprenen força coses interessants

  • 4/5 Jordi C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We see the importance of the industrialization of cork for Palafrugell, Palamós and area of ​​influence. Industrials Miquel, Vinke y Meyer, with the use of cork for lids, paper for cigars, conglomerates for insulation, "wool" to make non-wet mattresses, inhabitant insulation, .... (Original) Veiem la importància de la industrialització del suro per a Palafrugell, Palamós i àrea d'influència. Industrials Miquel, Vinke y Meyer, amb ús del suro per a tapa, paper per cigars, conglomerats per aillaments, "llana" per fer matalassos no humits, aillaments habitantes,....

  • 5/5 Esther C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visit to learn about the history of cork in Catalonia. (Original) Visita per saber l.historia del suro a Catalunya.

  • 5/5 Bettie R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely history museum of the local cork factory. (Original) Museo de historia encantadora de la fábrica de corcho local.

  • 5/5 José Luis N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very illustrative and curious. The very interesting audiovisual (Original) Muy ilustrativo y curioso. El audiovisual muy interesante

  • 3/5 Candidates Antonio Herrera A. 4 years ago on Google
    Is nice to see this museum

  • 5/5 Ferran N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great photography exhibition! (Original) Una gran exposició de fotografía!

  • 5/5 Montse G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has gripped us a lot. Everything is explained. Interesting. Friendly and attentive people 👍👏👏 (Original) Ens ha agrafat molt. Ven explicat tot. Interesant. La gent amable i atents 👍👏👏

  • 5/5 coromart - imma i j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Apart from the museum there is a very interesting audiovisual (Original) A part del museu hi ha un audiovisual molt interessant

  • 5/5 Professor Jake B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magical. Unmatched. (Original) Màgic. Inigualable.

  • 5/5 JAVIER C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is incredible in facilities and content (Original) Es increíble en instalaciones y contenidos

  • 5/5 [email protected] j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ALL. (Original) TOT.

  • 5/5 Mihai V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superrr (Original) Superrr

  • 5/5 DS D. 4 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 Jordi P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting museum.The audiovisual and the explanations in the posters show the importance of this material and the richness that I represent for Palafrugell (Original) Un museo muy interesante.El audiovisual y kas explicaciones en los carteles dan a conocer la importancia de este material y la riqueza que represento para Palafrugell

  • 5/5 Eduard Corp B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Culture of Palafrugell ... interesting !! (Original) Cultura de Palafrugell...interesant!!

  • 4/5 Josep Mª Cullell S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place to discover the value of cork in our daily lives. (Original) Un espai on descobrir el valor del suro en la nostra vida diària.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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