MUBOMA – Museo de Bomberos de la Provincia de Alicante

About the museum

MUBOMA is the museum of the Consorcio Provincial de Bomberos de Alicante and presents itself as the first fire service museum in the Valencian Community. It opened in Alcoy, a city with a long industrial tradition.

The museum occupies a two-storey building with neoclassical elements that forms part of the industrial complex that grew up in the 19th century along the Barxell and Riquer rivers. It was built as a textile factory: first for cotton, then for felt and finally for yarn. In 1985 a large fire destroyed much of the building, which today houses an exhibition devoted precisely to the fight against fire. The interior structure is pine wood, and the main façade combines sandstone and tuff.

The exhibition is organised in thematic blocks and uses audiovisuals, texts and panels. It begins with the birth of industry in Alcoy and its development, and goes on to the origins and development of the firefighting profession. Visitors learn about the tools and the technical and human resources of the trade, the different extinguishing methods, and the role of fire and water.

Highlights

• First fire service museum in the Valencian Community
• 19th-century industrial building, a former textile factory
• Thematic tour with audiovisuals and panels
• Historical tools and technical resources of the profession
• Guided tours and workshops for schools

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente del MUBOMA – Thematic tour with audiovisuals and panels, from the birth of Alcoy's industry to the origins and development of the firefighting profession, with tools and technical resources of the trade.

Founded

2011

Operated by

Consorcio Provincial de Bomberos de Alicante

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for teachers with accredited identification and for staff and former staff of the Consorcio Provincial with their household and two companions (proof to be shown at the ticket office).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Ramp access and a lift between floors; lifts with Braille and raised lettering; accessible toilets. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on request, and there is seating along the whole route. Vehicles of people with disabilities can drive up to the entrance if requested 48 hours in advance (there is an accessible parking space inside the site). Guided tours for groups can be adapted for people with intellectual or visual disabilities, with tactile stations (booking 15 days in advance). Labels, videos and texts are in Spanish, Valencian and English; a booklet in French is available at reception. The rooms are dimly lit for conservation reasons.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers guided tours and workshops for schoolchildren, a summer education programme and open-day events; children aged 7 to 15 pay the reduced rate.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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