Museo del Palmeral
Municipal museum in a traditional 19th-century house in the San Plácido orchard, explaining the history, culture and uses of the Palmeral of Elche.
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About the museum
The Museo del Palmeral was created by Elche town council after the historic Palmeral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, with the aim of publicising its history, evolution and characteristics. It is located in the San Plácido orchard, in the heart of the city, very close to the Huerto del Cura and next to the Ruta del Palmeral.
The building is a traditional 19th-century house made up of two bodies joined by a covered wooden bridge. Its rooms present, through videos, panels and other exhibition elements, the history of the palm tree, its uses and the evolution of the palm grove landscape.
The visit is completed with a walk through the orchard, where the traditional irrigation system has been recreated. From Tuesday to Friday mornings a demonstration of the work of a palmero (palm grower) can be requested, and in the annexed workshop, in season, the weaving of white palm is shown. New craftspeople are also trained there, with seven-month courses and a higher-level qualification that is obtained after three years.
Highlights
- Traditional 19th-century house with two bodies joined by a covered wooden bridge
- Orchard with a recreation of the traditional irrigation system
- Demonstration of a palmero’s work, on request on Tuesday to Friday mornings
- Weaving of white palm in the annexed workshop, in season
- Rooms with videos and panels on the history and uses of the palm grove
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente del Museo del Palmeral – History, culture and uses of the Palmeral of Elche, with videos, panels and exhibition elements; the visit includes the orchard and a recreation of traditional irrigation.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Elche
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
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| Reduced | €0.50Students, groups, Carnet Jove holders, pensioners and large families |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Seniors | €0.50Pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free admission for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. |
| Students & apprentices | €0.50 |
| Groups | €0.50 per person |
| Museum pass (all municipal museums of Elche) | €8Sold at any municipal museum in the city. |
Free admission: Every Sunday
Free admission also for holders of the gold card of Elche town council and for teachers and accredited instructors.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The visit includes the orchard. A demonstration of a palmero’s work can be requested on Tuesday to Friday mornings; the weaving of white palm is shown in the annexed workshop, in season. |
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