Museo del Comercio y la Industria
Interactive museum on the history of trade and industry in Salamanca, in the former water tanks of El Rollo; free admission.
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About the museum
The Museo del Comercio y la Industria grew out of the joint effort of citizens, traders and institutions in the city. Its most direct antecedents were the temporary exhibitions organised by the Official Chamber of Commerce in the mid-1990s, when the idea of a museum on the history of local trade and industry began to take shape. Promoted by Salamanca Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce, it opened its doors in early 2006 with the mission of recovering and preserving the memory of Salamancan economic, industrial and mercantile activity. It is run by the company Turismo, Comercio y Promoción Económica de Salamanca.
It is located in the former underground water tanks of El Rollo, with a capacity of 1,800 m³, built for the water supply system inaugurated in February 1886. That system worked for a little over twenty years, until an elevated concrete tank was built in the same area; it was demolished in 2002.
The permanent, interactive exhibition covers the story from Roman trade and the medieval resettlement to a recreation of the Central Food Market of the late 19th century, an apothecary's shop and a photography studio, and presents some of the province's most important industries. The collection “Los sonidos del ayer” (“The Sounds of Yesterday”) brings together some 400 old radio receivers.
Highlights
- Recreation of the Central Food Market (Mercado Central de Abastos) of the late 19th century
- Former underground water tanks of 1886, now the museum's home
- “Los sonidos del ayer” collection, with some 400 old radios
- Recreations of an apothecary's shop and a photography studio
- Interactive exhibition on trade and industry in Salamanca (1850–1960)
Permanent exhibitions
- Historia del Comercio y la Industria de Salamanca (1850-1960) – Interactive exhibition covering Roman trade, medieval resettlement, the Central Food Market, the province's industries, an apothecary's shop and a photography studio.
- Los sonidos del ayer – Collection of some 400 old radio receivers showing the evolution of radio throughout the 20th century.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Turismo, Comercio y Promoción Económica de Salamanca, S.A.U.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | €1.50 per personGuided visits for groups, per person and with prior booking. |
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Individual admission is free all year round. Guided visits for groups cost €1.50 per person and require prior booking.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum states that there is wheelchair access.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition includes interactive resources and recreations, and the museum offers educational activities for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Urban buses, lines 4, 8 and 12.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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 |
| Photography | Photographs are allowed for private use; other uses require authorisation. |
| Good to know | An educational service for children and cultural groups is available on request; guided visits are arranged by telephone, email or post. Smoking and bringing in food or drink are not allowed. |
