Espai Macià
Interpretation centre in les Borges Blanques on the life, ideas and legacy of Francesc Macià, with a permanent exhibition and an audiovisual.
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About the museum
The Espai Macià is an interpretation centre devoted to Francesc Macià, the political leader who proclaimed the Catalan Republic in 1931 and led the restoration of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The centre brings together, conserves and presents documentary, graphic and audiovisual heritage linked to his figure, and sets out his human, social, political and ideological dimensions.
The choice of les Borges Blanques is no accident: the Macià family came from Borges Blanques, farmers and traders in oil and wine, and he always maintained a strong bond with the Garrigues. Much of his political career revolved around defending the peasant farmers of the district, and the town presents itself as the place where the seeds of his ideas were sown.
The building, on Plaza Ramon Arqués, has four floors. On the ground floor there is a hall; on the first floor, the reception, the shop and the Oficina de Turismo de les Garrigues; on the second floor, the permanent exhibition on the life and values of the man; and on the third floor, an audiovisual reflecting on freedom, honesty, dialogue and the right to decide.
In addition to the exhibition, the centre runs occasional activities, lectures, debates and workshops on contemporary history, human rights and democratic culture, and devotes one floor to temporary exhibitions and courses.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the life and values of Francesc Macià
- Closing audiovisual on freedom, dialogue and the right to decide
- The Macià family’s ties with les Borges Blanques and the Garrigues
- Garrigues Tourist Office in the same building
- Exhibition panels in Catalan and English
Permanent exhibitions
- Exposición permanente sobre Francesc Macià – Tour of Macià’s personal, political and ideological life, accompanying visitors on his physical, emotional and epic journey until he became one of the key figures in Catalan history.
- Audiovisual final – Screening on the third floor reflecting on Macià’s values: honesty, firmness, dialogue, freedom and the right to decide.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Groups (from 9 people), people over 65 and under 25; for individual admission, holders of the Carnet Jove, pensioners, teachers and people with disabilities. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for minors. |
| Groups (9+ people) | €3 per personAdmission of €3 per person for groups of at least 9 people. |
Free admission: Last Friday of every month
Tickets are bought at the museum’s own box office; no booking is needed. Groups may book an entry time.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
- Family tours & workshops
The centre runs events and activities for the whole family, as well as workshops and educational activities on Macià and human rights.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Train: Renfe, les Borges Blanques–Lleida and les Borges Blanques–Barcelona. Coach: Alsa (Lleida) and Vibasa (Tarragona and Barcelona). There is also a taxi service in the town.
By road: N-240 (Juneda 5 km away, Vinaixa 14 km), C-233 (Castelldans 9 km), then the A-2 to les Borges Blanques (153 km from Barcelona).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Shop on the first floor. There is no bar or restaurant in the museum, but the old town of les Borges Blanques has several establishments. The Oficina de Turismo de les Garrigues is in the same building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Photography is permitted. |
| Good to know | A basic tour takes about 30 minutes; allow around 2 hours for a leisurely visit. The panels are in Catalan and English, and texts in Spanish are offered at the entrance. There is a working dossier for schools and for school group visits. |
