Discovering heritage: a museum itinerary
Catalonia is preparing for a real cultural odyssey, a Grand Tour that, despite its inspiration in the Catalan Juerga of Albert Pla, focuses on the richness of its museums and artistic heritage. This trip begins in the south and culminates in the north, with each stage offering a new perspective on the history and culture of the region.
New perspectives at the Museum of Tortosa
At the end of 2024, the Museum of Tortosa became the extension of its permanent rooms, creating a space dedicated to 19th -century artists who were born in the city. With collaborations from the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Prado National Museum, the history of icons such as Agustí Querol, Antoni Casanova Estorach and Francesc Gimeno Arasa tells.
Museum movements in Reus and Tarragona
Reus and Tarragona do not fall behind in this wave of renewal. Reus is currently in the process of reforming his museum in Plaça Llibertat, while Tarragona, with his rich heritage heritage, has inaugurated new rooms in the Diocesan Museum and is in full development of projects such as the Forum, La Pedrera del Mèdol and necropolis.
The Casteller Museum of Valls
In Valls, the Museum of Valls and the casteller world have recently been renewed, giving a deeper view on castle culture, an essential element of local heritage.
The Penedès: A Epicenter of Culture of the Vi
The Penedès, located between Tarragona and Barcelona, has become a focus of cultural activity. The Deu Museum celebrates three decades of history with a new image, while the Vinseum, dedicated to the world of wine, has expanded its facilities to offer a richer and more educational experience about the vine and society that surrounds it.
Recognition and premises
The Vinseum has received the prize for the best wine museum in Europe, thus consolidating its importance in European wine tourism.
Vilanova i la Geltrú: celebrating the legacy of Víctor Balaguer
In Vilanova i la Geltrú, the Víctor Balaguer Museum Library is receiving important reforms in honor of the bicentennial of the author’s birth, preserving his legacy while adapting to the needs of the 21st century.
The firm land: expanding museums
In Lleida, the Morera Museum is finally settling in a new headquarters that exhibits works by artists such as Morera and Puig. Not far from there, the Blat and Pagesia Museum in Cervera offers a unique look in agricultural history, with a spectacular architectural design by Cèsar Martinell.
Baroque art and Renaissance
In Manresa, the Baroque Museum of Catalonia offers an immersion in the art of the 17th and 18th centuries, while the Renaissance Museum of Molins de Rei seeks to create a similar narrative, despite its differences.
Barcelona: innovation and tradition
Although this route initially avoided the capital, Barcelona presents significant news. The National Art Museum of Catalonia is preparing for extension, while the old Hospital de Sant Sever will host the Casacuberta Marsans collection, connecting the past with the future.
Girona: a promising future
In Girona, although the new features of the Art Museum are still expected, Figueres stands out with the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, a space that allows to deepen the roots of the great surrealistic painter.
The new Museum of the Empordà
Recently, the new Museum of the Empordà has opened its doors, with a renovation that breaks with the traditional chronological order, betting on a thematic presentation that allows the works to explore the works in a more dynamic and attractive way.
