Museu de la Moto de Bassella

About the museum

The Museu Moto Bassella grew out of the work of Mario Soler (1907–1991), a passionate mechanic who, from his workshop in the small Lleida town of Bassella, rescued a large number of old motorcycles from oblivion until he became a renowned restorer and one of the country's first collectors.

The Soler family set up the Fundación Privada Museu Moto Mario Soler in 2010, a non-profit foundation that carries on his legacy and manages a collection of more than 300 motorcycles. The museum opened in 2002 beside the C-14 road, between Ponts and Oliana, in a mountain setting in the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees.

The route covers around 1,000 m² across two floors, with audiovisuals and interactive elements. The first floor follows the evolution of the motorcycle from 1902 to the present, with the origins of the museum, the pioneering brands, the consolidation of the big factories and the Spanish post-war period. Level -1 is devoted to competition, technology, cinema and military models, and from it visitors can see Soler's original workshop, where he restored his motorbikes, and the museum's current workshop. The foundation also organises temporary exhibitions, activities and motorcycle routes.

Highlights

• 1902 Clément in original condition, the oldest motorcycle in the museum
• 1953 Soler Rápida, a one-off built by Mario Soler so that his children could learn to ride
• Grand Prix starting grid with a projection on 75 years of World Championship history
• Competition area with trials, enduro, motocross, raids and lesser-known disciplines
• View of Mario Soler's original workshop and the museum's current workshop

Permanent exhibitions

• Planta 1: historia y evolución de la moto – A tour of motorcycle history from 1902 to today in five areas, from the origins of the museum and the pioneering brands to the post-war period.
• Planta -1: competición, tecnología, cine y modelos militares – Speed and off-road competition, a technology area, cinema and military models, with a view of the workshops of Mario Soler and of the museum.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Fundació Privada Museu Moto Mario Soler

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought online with no fixed visit day, or at the museum reception. There is a 2-for-1 ticket for members of the Club Tr3sC and the Circuit de Catalunya and for subscribers to Club La Vanguardia, El Punt Avui, Segre, El 9 Nou or Amics de Lleida. Children under 12, the Amics del museu and members of Cavall Fort enter free. To claim any discount, the corresponding card must be shown.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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 the museum, the whole route is adapted for people with reduced mobility, with a lift, wide corridors and entrances, and reserved toilets.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

With the entry ticket, children can solve a treasure hunt during the visit (the “Joc del Museu”, available at reception). There is a play area where children can customise motorbike replicas, photo spots and QR codes to see and hear the motorbikes in action.

Getting there & parking

The museum is next to the C-14 regional road, towards Andorra, between Ponts and Oliana.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, a café with a picnic area and a gift shop with an online store. Free lockers of various sizes (helmets, suitcases). Service area with a petrol station, car wash and electric vehicle chargers.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Multipurpose room for company meetings, celebrations and catering; also a library with restricted access for private events. Quotes are requested at info@museumoto.com.

Plan your visit