Museu del Còmic i la Il·lustració
Private museum in Sant Cugat devoted to the history of comics and illustration, with around 1,500 pieces and a room dedicated to manga.
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About the museum
The Museu del Còmic i la Il·lustració de Sant Cugat opened on 13 June 2019 and presents itself as the first museum at national level devoted to the history of comics and illustration. It is a private non-profit initiative of the Fundació privada del còmic i la il·lustració, promoted by the collectors José Luis Villanueva and Paco Baena, who each contribute close to 45% of the permanent exhibition.
The permanent route runs from the first manifestations of the medium, around 1865, and the satirical and children's magazines of the 19th century to recent titles and characters. It brings together around 1,500 pieces, including period publications and original artwork, which makes it possible to compare the author's final artwork with the printed comic book (tebeo). It shows the graphic and conceptual evolution of the comic strip, its expansion in the mid-20th century and the turning point of the 1980s, when it began to target an adult audience.
In 2024 the Sala Manga opened, which traces the history of Japanese comics from the 19th century to today and their impact in Spain, from the series of the 1960s to the 1980s to the rise of Dragon Ball. The museum also runs temporary exhibitions, after-school courses, family and holiday workshops, school visits and the annual Qomic Boom days, a meeting between fans and professionals.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition with around 1,500 pieces, including period publications and original artwork
- Route from the first satirical and children's magazines to today's comic strips
- Sala Manga on the history of Japanese comics and their arrival in Spain
- Free audio guide included with admission
- Annual Qomic Boom days with authors, signings and workshops
Permanent exhibitions
- Exposición permanente – A tour of the history of the comic strip, from its first manifestations around 1865 to recent titles and characters, with around 1,500 pieces including period publications and original artwork.
- Sala Manga – History of Japanese comics from the 19th century to today, with their impact and presence in Spain, in two parts: manga in Japan and manga in Spain.
- Founded
- 2019
- Operated by
- Fundació privada del còmic i la il·lustració
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €6Children aged 6 to 12, people over 65 and people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €6The reduced fare is for children aged 6 to 12; the website does not state a price for children under 6. |
| Seniors | €6Reduced fare from 65 years old. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6 |
| SX3 card | freeFree admission with the SX3 card (maximum 4 Súper per adult with a family link). |
General admission for people aged 13 to 64.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Family workshops, holiday workshops (Easter, summer, Halloween and Christmas) and after-school courses.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The free audio guide is included with admission. School and group visits must be booked. The museum organises annual after-school courses and workshops at Easter, in summer, at Halloween and at Christmas; registration is through the form on the website. |
