Casa Ardixarra. Centro de Interpretación Medieval
16th-century timber house in the historic centre of Segura that houses the first medieval interpretation centre in the Basque Country.
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About the museum
Ardixarra Etxea, also known as Don Garci, is a family house-workshop from the late 16th century and one of the few surviving examples of mid-level urban timber architecture in the historic centres of the Basque towns. The name Don Garci comes from Garcia Jauregi, a priest who lived there in the early 17th century; Ardixarra was the nickname of a former tenant.
On the ground floor are the tourist office and an audiovisual display on the history and culture of the town. The first floor shows building materials of the period and is used for exhibitions, and the second floor houses the Medieval Interpretation Centre, with three sections: history (the founding of the towns and the Camino de Santiago), urban planning (the urban form of Segura in the 15th and 16th centuries, with its walls) and society (social groups, factions, guilds and brotherhoods).
Highlights
- First medieval interpretation centre in the Basque Country
- 16th-century timber house on Calle Mayor in Segura
- Three sections: history, urban planning and society
- Audiovisual presentations on the Basque Middle Ages
- Guided tours of the historic centre and the discovery game “Segura ezagutzen”
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de Interpretación Medieval – Exhibition and audiovisual presentations on the founding of the towns, the urban planning of Segura in the 15th and 16th centuries and the society of the time.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Segura
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
|---|---|
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personGuided visit of Ardixarra Etxea for groups of at least 10 people. |
| Guided visit of Ardixarra Etxea (groups of at least 10 people) | €2 |
| Guided visit of the old town and Ardixarra (90 minutes, groups of at least 10 people) | €5 |
| Guided visit of the old town and the church (120 minutes, groups of at least 10 people) | €5.50 |
| Visit to the Asunción church at weekends (30 minutes, minimum 4 people) | €3Saturdays at 12:00 and 17:00 and Sundays at 12:00; departs from Ardixarra Etxea and does not require booking. |
| “Segura ezagutzen” discovery game (self-guided) | €3Designed especially for families. |
Admission of €2.50 includes the exhibition room and the Medieval Interpretation Centre on a self-guided visit. Residents registered in Segura enter free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The town council’s website offers an accessibility document and a map showing an accessible car park.
Kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The “Segura ezagutzen” discovery game is designed especially for families. There are educational programmes for schools.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus: line GO01 from Segura (Lurraldebus). Train: the nearest Renfe station is Beasain.
By car
Parking available
The map on the town council’s website shows car and bus parking and drop-off areas, including an accessible car park.
- Accessible parking
By car, via the N-I (Donostia 53 km, Vitoria-Gasteiz 73 km, Bilbao 96 km; Beasain and Ordizia 7–8 km). Navigation address: Kale Nagusia, 12, Segura.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sale of local products (Segura cake, honey, Ondarre cheese) and publications on the history, architecture and routes of Segura. Exhibition and lecture room.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups must book in advance (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons) at turismoa@segura.eus or using the “Hartu txanda” form. Guided tour prices apply to groups of at least 10 people. |
