On May 18, the Museu del Barroc de Catalunya and the Museu de Manresa offer an open day and various free activities on the occasion of International Museum Day.
The International Museum Day is the most important event organized by the International Committee of Museums (ICOM) since 1977. Around this date, museums around the world organize different activities for all audiences and open their doors for free.
The aim of the celebration day is to raise awareness among visitors and citizens about the importance of museums in the development of society.
Free entry to the Museu del Barroc de Catalunya
From 10 a.m. to 22 p.m.:
Open doors
Enter the new Museu del Barroc de Catalunya for free. A national museum that makes Manresa the point of reference for the interpretation of Catalan Baroque art. Nearly 200 works of art accompanied by music, audiovisuals and light effects offer a fascinating journey through the culture, landscape and art of the 17th and 18th centuries.
We stop at the cloister
From 10 a.m. to 22 p.m
We want you to be able to enjoy the museum throughout the whole day. That is why in the cloister you will find a food truck with catering service as well as tables and chairs to rest on. Come and enjoy this unique space, stop there, and take the opportunity to make vermouth, have lunch, dinner or have a glass of Pla de Bages wine in one of the most special cloisters in the city.
With the collaboration of the D.O. Pla de Bages
Rebellion at the museum
From 10 a.m. to 18 p.m
Family activity
The animals that are part of the museum’s paintings and sculptures have escaped and created chaos in the museum. Become investigators, help us put order to the disaster they have caused and return them to their original works. Complete the challenges and get the prize!
Recommended age: Between 5 and 10 years
Guided visit to the Museu del Barroc de Catalunya
At 16:30 p.m
Itinerary through which you will visit the different rooms of this national museum. Nearly 200 works of art accompanied by music, audiovisuals and light effects offer a fascinating journey through the culture, landscape and art of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Limited places
Prior registration is essential
A cup of tea with Raül Garrigasait i Maria Garganté
moderator: Francesc Vilà
At 16:30 p.m
Conversation
With tea and pastries, we will sweeten the nutritious dialogue between these privileged minds. The literary perspective of Raül Garrigasait (author of País barroc) will be added to the historical vision of Maria Garganté (author of Paisatge barroc) in a conversation moderated by Francesc Vilà, director of the brand-new Museu del Barroc de Catalunya.
Price: €4 (+ €1 at the box office) awww.espurnesbarroques.cat
Organized by: Espurnes Barroques
Musical cloister with the Brossa Quartet
From 8 to 21:30 p.m
Concert
Come and enjoy the music of the Quartet Brossa string quartet, who will perform very current songs adapted in a baroque key. Madonna, Coldplay, Rigoberta Bandini or Nirvana will be played within the walls of this incomparable environment while you dine or have a drink.