Museo del Títere

About the museum

The Museo del Títere, also called the Museo Iberoamericano del Títere, is a municipal space in Cádiz dedicated to exhibiting, documenting and preserving the work of puppeteers, companies, craftspeople and creators from Spain and abroad. It is run by the Municipal Culture Foundation of the town council and opened to the public on 9 August 2012.

It is located in the Bóvedas de Santa Elena, next to the Puertas de Tierra, one of the city's symbols. The historic building was adapted for museum use: it occupies some 1,500 m² across eighteen restored vaults on two levels, and the former outer guard courtyard was turned into a garden with areas for performances.

The permanent exhibition, “Marionetas del Mundo”, draws on a collection of more than 500 pieces, around 350 of them international, which the town council acquired from Ismael Peña in 2008.

According to municipal information, the museum has been closed to the public since 5 March 2026, until maintenance and improvement works are completed, with no reopening date announced.

Highlights

• More than 500 puppets and marionettes, around 350 of them international
• Permanent exhibition “Marionetas del Mundo”
• Eighteen restored vaults of the Puertas de Tierra
• Outdoor garden with areas for performances

Permanent exhibition

• Marionetas del Mundo – Permanent exhibition with more than 500 pieces, around 350 of them international, acquired by the town council in 2008.

Founded

2012

Operated by

Fundación Municipal de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Cádiz

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• 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

According to municipal tourist information, there is assisted access and accessible toilets.

Kids & families

The museum has been temporarily closed since 5 March 2026, with no reopening date announced.

Getting there & parking

The entrance is in the courtyard of the former fire station, next to the tower of the Puertas de Tierra.

Amenities & dining

The museum has been temporarily closed since 5 March 2026, with no reopening date announced.

Events & venue rental

The museum has been temporarily closed since 5 March 2026, with no reopening date announced.

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