Centro de interpretación de la cultura tradicional de Guadalajara «Posada del Cordón»
Interpretation centre for the traditional culture of the province of Guadalajara, in a 15th-century mansion with more than 600 ethnographic objects.
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About the museum
La Posada del Cordón occupies a 15th-century mansion in the historic centre of Atienza, next to Plaza de España. The original Gothic portal has been preserved; the rest of the building is a modern extension, converted for museum use with funding from the Diputación de Guadalajara and European FEDER funds.
The building has two floors and about 700 square metres, of which about 400 are devoted to the exhibition. On the ground floor are the tourist office, a hall for events and exhibitions and a workshop for educational activities; the two floors are connected by a lift.
The collection brings together more than 600 objects of ethnographic value from the Diputación's holdings, the Alonso-Calleja family, the Escuela de Folklore and private donations. The permanent exhibition is organised into eight areas: identity, the natural environment and architecture, the annual cycle of festivals and rites, beliefs, the life cycle, daily life and the home, folk arts and communication, and traditional trades and economic activities.
To display them, panels, videos, interactive screens, old photographs, mannequins and maps are used. Temporary exhibitions and educational activities are also programmed throughout the year.
Highlights
- 15th-century mansion with its Gothic portal preserved
- More than 600 ethnographic objects from the province of Guadalajara
- Eight thematic areas: festivals, beliefs, the life cycle, daily life and trades
- Videos, interactive screens and old photographs
- Tourist office on the ground floor
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente de la cultura tradicional de la provincia de Guadalajara – Tour of eight areas on identity, architecture, festivals, beliefs, daily life, folk arts and traditional trades, with objects, panels, videos and interactive screens.
- Operated by
- Diputación Provincial de Guadalajara
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Guided visits for groups and schools are arranged on 949 887 500.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 two floors of the building are connected by a lift. The exhibition room is reached by a staircase with a ramp.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
It is in the historic centre of Atienza, beside the entrance to Plaza de España.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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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 | Guided visits for groups and school groups by prior appointment on 949 887 500. The ground-floor workshop is used for educational activities. |
