Welcome to the History Museum.
The Sant Feliu de Guíxols History Museum offers you another way of approaching history, discovering original historical sites and immersing yourself in ancient times, through the trades and way of life of the past.
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What to see?
Permanent exhibitions
Monumental complex of the Sant Feliu monastery. The Benedictine monastery that houses the main headquarters of the Museum already represents a must-see in itself. Its origins date back to the mid-10th century, it is based on the remains of a Roman villa and combines three architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque, with clear exponents of each of these styles, such as the Porta Ferrada from the Romanesque period, the three Gothic apses with pointed arches and decorated vaults or the Sant Benet arch, which gives way to the large baroque building.
Archaeological background. Archaeological sites of the most varied chronology, from the Paleolithic to the medieval period.
The monastery and the town. This exhibition shows how the fortified monastery of Guíxols, a center of culture but also of feudal control, gave rise to the town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, which would grow under its protection and which, upon having its own political organization, would try to get rid of it. of the feudal pretensions of the monastery.
The rural doctor. Health, long ago. This space dedicated to the rural doctor deserves special mention. An exhibition of objects and sanitary utensils that transports the visitor to the sanitary conditions of times past. Thus we discovered how, at that time, the doctor was a multi-specialist and fought with his knowledge against the lack of resources and how strong bonds were created between the doctor and his patients, in an environment of isolated populations.
Complementary exhibition. Maritime rescue section
Can you imagine what a maritime rescue station was like at the end of the 19th century?
By visiting this section of the Museum you will be able to get a very reliable idea of this, as you will be able to see the rescue boat and other period objects in their original location. All this, together with audiovisual elements, will help you enter this interesting world.
Useful information
Schedules
Headquarters. Benedictine Monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols
From Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 20 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. Agreed hours for groups.
Maritime rescue section
Summer time (June-September). Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m.
Winter schedule (October-May). Agreed hours for groups.
Main venue: free admission
Maritime rescue: 2 euros
information and bookings
You will find us at: plaí§a del Monestir, s/n. 17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Telephones: + 00 34 972 82 01 67, + 00 34 972 82 15 75
Fax: + 00 34 972 82 15 74
E-mail: museuhistoria@guixols.cat
