Museo de la Trufa

About the museum

The Museo de la Trufa, also called the Ecomuseo de la Trufa y Centro de Interpretación de Metauten, occupies a modern building in Metauten, at the foot of the Sierra de Santiago de Lokiz, in the Navarrese region of Tierra Estella. It presents itself as the only interpretation centre in Spain devoted entirely to the truffle.

Its purpose is to explain the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), which grows naturally in the Metauten-Allín valley, together with its history, its surroundings, the biodiversity it depends on and its value in gastronomy. Truffles have also been cultivated in the area for some years, because the soil and climate meet the requirements of truffle farming.

The exhibition is laid out in a large room with groups of information panels in Spanish and Basque, multimedia projections and interactive elements. The visit is completed by an audiovisual on the journey of the truffle from harvest to table, a permanent photography exhibition of landscapes by the Navarrese photographer Antonio Goñi Aramendía, a shop selling truffle products, and a glazed room, the Ventana de Lokiz, where local produce is tasted.

Highlights

• Panels in Spanish and Basque, with multimedia projections and interactive elements
• Audiovisual “Al encuentro de la Trufa” on the process from harvest to tasting
• Permanent photography exhibition of landscapes by Antonio Goñi Aramendía
• La Ventana de Lokiz, a glazed tasting room with views of the sierra
• Shop with truffle specialities and products with protected designation of origin (PDO)

Permanent exhibitions

• Museo de la Trufa – Room with panels, multimedia projections and interactive elements on the history, surroundings and gastronomy of the black truffle.
• Fotografía de paisajes de Antonio Goñi Aramendía – Permanent exhibition of landscapes by the Navarrese photographer, with the option to buy the works.

Admission & discounts

Tickets and visits are offered with online booking; anyone entitled to a reduced or free admission must show proof of this on arrival. Tickets bought online are non-refundable.

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

The Ventana de Lokiz and the audiovisual room have accessible toilets.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

The museum has a garden with a children's play area and organises activities for all ages.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the Ganuza road, in Metauten (Navarre).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop with truffle specialities; La Ventana de Lokiz tasting room with local produce, wines and craft beers; terrace and garden. Rooms for hire have an internet connection, but the website does not advertise wifi for visitors.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 40 guests.

Two spaces: the Ventana de Lokiz (40 people, glazed, with accessible toilets) and the audiovisual room (24 people, with projector and sound). They are hired out for presentations, meetings, talks, courses and workshops.

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