Museo del Agua de Sobrón
Interactive museum about water in Sobrón (Lantarón), with five thematic areas and a free guided tour, beside the River Ebro.
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About the museum
The Museo del Agua de Sobrón opened on 15 August 2008 and also functions as an interpretation centre for the Añana comarca. It was created to invite reflection on water as an essential element of life on the planet, and it is a pioneering project in the Basque Country because of its theme and the museographic techniques it uses.
Sobrón, on the banks of the River Ebro, enjoyed a period of splendour between the 19th century and the mid-20th century thanks to the mineral-medicinal waters of its former spa, known as the “Vichy español” (Spanish Vichy). The museum preserves that memory linked to water and connects it with environmental education and responsible consumption.
It is conceived as an interactive space for the general public, where simulations allow visitors to learn and have fun at the same time. The route, which is only possible with a guided tour, passes through five thematic areas: Agua viva (living water), La ciencia del agua (the science of water), Agua que cura (water that heals), Agua y medioambiente (water and the environment) and Agua que piensa (water that thinks). The last of these includes a giant human head inside which images and messages are projected.
Highlights
- Five thematic areas on water
- Simulations and interactive installations
- Giant human head with projections in “Agua que piensa”
- Tunnel to feel the water cycle
- Free guided tour
Permanent exhibition
- Áreas temáticas del Museo del Agua – Five interactive spaces — Agua viva, La ciencia del agua, Agua que cura, Agua y medioambiente and Agua que piensa — on the origin, properties and use of water.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Cuadrilla de Añana
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission and free guided tour.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
The museum is designed as an interactive space for the general public; at weekends the visit can be booked for families.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the lower part of Sobrón, in the La Presa district, next to the A-2122 road, opposite the new spa.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit is only possible with a guide, in one-hour sessions (10:30, 11:30 and 12:30). Booking is essential by email (museoaguasobron@gmail.com) at least two days in advance, stating the date and time, number of people, ages and language (Basque or Spanish). Groups may not exceed 20 people, including the guide. School groups can combine the visit with the Aulas del Ebro. |
