Centro de Interpretación del Mármol
Centre with panels, pieces and audiovisuals on the history, extraction and processing of Macael marble, in the heart of the town.
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About the museum
The Centro de Interpretación del Mármol opened on 27 March 2014 as the centrepiece of Macael town council’s project to make the town a benchmark for industrial tourism. The space was set up by the students of the employment workshop “Al-Maluki VI”, and it was run by the company Made in Macael, founded by some of those students.
The building, on calle García Lorca, covers some 250 m² and houses a projection room, a reception and tourist information point and a small shop selling marble items. The route is structured around 22 panels, in Spanish and English, which explain the history, geology, extraction and processing methods, and the future of Macael stone.
The exhibition is complemented by archaeological pieces, large-format photographs, video screens, a marble model of the quarry area and a re-creation of a quarry, a forge and a craft workshop. Samples of minerals, marble varieties and finishes, artificial stone, native seeds used in quarry restoration and replicas of two of the lions of the Patio de los Leones de la Alhambra are also on display.
Highlights
- 22 interpretive panels in Spanish and English
- Marble model of the quarry area and re-creation of a quarry
- Re-created forge and craft workshop
- Replicas of two lions from the Patio de los Leones de la Alhambra
- Guided visits to quarries and a craft workshop
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de Interpretación del Mármol – Route through the history, geology, extraction and processing of Macael marble, with panels, pieces, models and audiovisuals.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Macael (gestión: Made in Macael)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12. |
Admission of €2 for the self-guided visit (VAT included). The guided visit and the visits to quarries and a craft workshop are arranged separately by telephone; no rates have been published.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The centre is in the town centre of Macael, on calle García Lorca, 50.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop selling marble items on site.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | The visit is self-guided; a guide gives explanations for groups of at least 15 people. The guided visit to the centre lasts about 45 minutes and is booked by telephone. Guided visits of about 1 hour 20 minutes to the quarries and to a craft factory are also offered. The panels are in Spanish and English. |
