Musée des monnaies et médailles Joseph Puig
Museum in the Villa Les Tilleuls in Perpignan, with 45,000 coins and medals from all periods; admission is free.
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About the museum
Joseph Puig, born in Perpignan in 1859 and died in 1929, assembled throughout his life a collection of coins, medals and objects of Catalan heritage. In 1907 he had the Villa Les Tilleuls built by the Danish architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen. He bequeathed his estate to the City of Perpignan on condition that the coin and medal collection be permanently displayed in this villa.
The Art Nouveau villa, located near the station, is surrounded by an English garden with a small Japanese bridge. The architect paid close attention to the details, from the front steps to the veranda and the wrought-iron staircase.
The bequest comprised around 30,000 pieces; the museum now holds 45,000, from all periods and many countries, from the earliest coins to the euro. The permanent display shows rare pieces: ancient and foreign coins, output from the Perpignan mint, other forms of money, medals, treasures and rare coins.
Highlights
- 45,000 coins and medals
- Ancient and foreign coins
- Perpignan mint
- Art Nouveau Villa Les Tilleuls and its garden
- Treasures and rare coins
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de monnaies et de médailles – Rare and precious pieces, from the earliest coins to the euro: ancient and foreign coins, the Perpignan mint, medals and treasures.
- Founded
- 1958
- Operated by
- Ville de Perpignan
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,964
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission free for independent visits. Guided visits for schools and groups are charged according to duration, after two free visits per year and per organisation from Perpignan.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops and educational materials for children, notably on the theme of money.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Villa Les Tilleuls, 42 avenue de Grande-Bretagne, near Perpignan station.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups visit by reservation with the visitor services team (04 68 66 24 66), one class or group of 25 to 30 people at a time. Tours are possible in Catalan, Spanish, English and German. A library is attached to the museum. |
