Vivienda obrera
Museum in a workers’ house in Legazpi that recreates the daily life of a family who came to the Basque Country in search of work in the new factories.
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About the museum
The Vivienda obrera (workers’ housing) is one of the museum spaces of the Lenbur Foundation in the urban centre of Legazpi. It tells the story of a town that, like many others, was transformed by the emergence of new factories, to which thousands of families came in search of work and a better future. Visits are by appointment.
The visit immerses visitors in the day-to-day life of a newly arrived working family: a house without television, fridge, washing machine or heating, in which lodgers (pupilos) or neighbours entitled to use the kitchen lived alongside the factory's tenants.
For families, the activity “Conoce la vida de nuestros abuelos” (“Discover the lives of our grandparents”) is offered, and the visit includes audio guides.
Highlights
- Everyday life of a working family newly arrived in Legazpi
- House without household appliances or heating, shared with lodgers and neighbours
- History of immigration linked to the new factories
- Audio guides and family activity “Conoce la vida de nuestros abuelos”
Permanent exhibition
- La vida de una familia obrera – Recreation of the home of a working family newly arrived in Legazpi, with lodgers and neighbours who shared the house.
- Operated by
- Lenbur Fundazioa
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Reduced | –Children under 12, school pupils, groups and combined visits to several sites of the Lenbur Territory (with accreditation). |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 1 · Children under 2 do not pay; children under 12 have reduced admission with accreditation. |
| Groups | –Groups of fewer than 10 people: €50 per group. Guided tours for groups and school groups: please enquire about rates. |
Free admission: Open days (according to the programme)
Several sites of the Lenbur Territory can be combined on the same day with combined tickets (please enquire). Reduced or free tickets require accreditation. Payment in cash or by card; tickets are non-transferable and changes or refunds are not accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- 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 Lenbur Foundation offers visits adapted for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 1 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Family activity “Conoce la vida de nuestros abuelos”. The Lenbur Foundation also organises family plans and workshops in its spaces in Legazpi (please check the programme).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Estación de Legazpi
Legazpi railway station and regular buses (the stops are in the urban centre). The Junetorri urban bus connects the museums of Legazpi.
By car
Parking available
Underground car park on the same square; another public car park in Calle Azpikoetxe, 7.
The house is in the San Inazio district, close to the centre. Electric vehicle charging point at the car park on Calle Plazaola, 10 (IBIL card). Taxis on Calle Plazaola.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Lenbur Foundation rents out spaces in its museums for events, meetings and filming (please enquire).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits by appointment; guided tours for groups and school groups (please enquire). |
