Museu Terra
Ethnological museum of the Fundació Carulla in l’Espluga de Francolí, with 5,500 m² of permanent exhibition on rural life and an ethnobotanical garden.
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About the museum
Museu Terra belongs to the Fundació Carulla, founded in 1973 by Lluís Carulla and Maria Font to promote the Catalan language and culture. The museum opened in 1988 and today describes itself as a cultural centre that preserves, generates and shares knowledge and promotes reflection on a sustainable social transformation from the rural world.
It is located in l’Espluga de Francolí, in the comarca of the Conca de Barberà, midway between Lleida and Tarragona, at the foot of the Poblet forest and the Prades mountains. The permanent exhibition occupies 5,500 m² and presents tangible and intangible heritage that explains what life in the countryside was like before the second industrial revolution.
The collection brings together more than 5,000 inventoried objects, along with a large photographic, audiovisual, documentary and sound archive of ethnological character. A selection can be viewed online. The museum also has an ethnobotanical garden with more than 200 species and an agro-ecological vegetable garden, holds the EMAS environmental accreditation and family tourism labels, and maintains a second venue, the Sala Barcelona, in the Poblenou district.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition of 5,500 m² on rural life before the second industrial revolution
- Collection of more than 5,000 inventoried objects and photographic, audiovisual and sound archive
- Ethnobotanical garden with more than 200 species and agro-ecological vegetable garden
- Self-guided routes, trail game and playroom for families
- Free audio guide and sign-language guide
Permanent exhibitions
- Exposición permanente del Museu Terra – Tour of 5,500 m² devoted to the tangible and intangible heritage of rural life before the second industrial revolution.
- Jardín etnobotánico y huerto agroecológico – Playful and educational space with more than 200 plant species, devoted to preserving knowledge of their uses.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Fundació Carulla
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4.50Retirees and pensioners, students, youth hostel card holders, RACC members, members of Plataforma per la Llengua, and holders of the 6T card of the Ruta del Cister |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under 18s. |
| Seniors | €4.50Retirees and pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €4.50 |
| Groups | €4.50 per personAdult groups €4.50 per visitor; retiree groups €4 per visitor; school activities €3.90 per pupil. |
| Combined ticket for Museu Terra and Fassina Balanyà (adults) | €7Free up to 17 years old. Purchased at either of the two museums. |
| Guided tour service (price per group) | €90Maximum 30 people per group. |
Free admission also for unemployed people, ICOM members, youth card holders, teachers, accredited journalists, tourist guides, holders of the Recercat card, holders of the Cavall Fort card and members of the Associació de Museòlegs de Catalunya. Temporary exhibitions cost €3 and are free with museum admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Museum with no architectural barriers, with accessible toilets and a wheelchair available. Free audio guide and sign-language guide.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
Free-access playroom with books, storybooks and collaborative board games, and a trail game for over-5s. The museum holds family tourism labels.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car and coach parking.
The museum is at Carretera de Montblanc, 35, in l’Espluga de Francolí.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Shop and bookshop, lockers and areas with Wi-Fi. Car and coach parking.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit can be guided (€90 per group, maximum 30 people). Admission includes four self-guided routes: “La capsa de l'àvia” (from 9 years old), “El joc de pistes”, “Dones d'aigua” and a digital scavenger hunt. School bookings are made through the museum's education section. |
