Museu d'Història de Borriol (MUHBO)
Free municipal museum in the Casa de la Vila in Borriol, with archaeology, the Roman period, the Middle Ages and traditional objects.
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About the museum
The MUHBO began in the 1980s, when a group of students started collecting objects for an ethnological museum. The collection grew through donations and finds from the excavations at les Forques (1981–1982), and was first housed in the former Civil Guard barracks. In the 1990s it moved to the Casa de la Vila. In 2000 the Generalitat Valenciana recognised it as a permanent museum collection. The museum reopened to the public in 2017, and in March 2020 it received official recognition as the Museu d'Història de Borriol.
The ground floor houses the reception and the tourist office, two former prison cells, an archaeology room (from prehistory to the Iberian period) and a Roman room with the Borriol milestone (miliario), dating from the 3rd century and dedicated to Emperor Decius. The first floor covers the history from the Andalusi period (8th century) to the 19th century, with glazed “socarrada” pottery bearing Arabic inscriptions, Baroque and 19th-century tableware and traditional toys. The second floor was a nursery school until the mid-20th century.
Highlights
- Roman milestone of Borriol, 3rd century, dedicated to Emperor Decius
- Archaeology room from prehistory to the Iberian period
- “Socarrada” pottery with Arabic inscriptions
- Two former prison cells on the ground floor
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Arqueología y época romana – Archaeology room from prehistory to the Iberian period and a Roman room with the Borriol milestone, 3rd century.
- Historia medieval y moderna – Route from the Andalusi period to the 19th century with glazed pottery, tableware and traditional toys.
- Founded
- 2019
- Operated by
- Ajuntament de Borriol
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom
- 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
A ramp leads to the ground floor, where the reception and tourist office are. The toilets are adapted for visitors with reduced mobility. The ground-floor rooms have a step and a narrow door; the first floor can only be reached by stairs.
Kids & families
The museum has a classroom for educational activities.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum has a classroom for educational activities, a room for researchers and a library. There are no bicycle racks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided and educational visits are offered. Visits on Wednesdays and Thursdays require prior booking by telephone or email. |
