Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
Museum · Girona, Catalonia
Museu del Cinema
Museum opened in 1998 with the collection of Tomàs Mallol: optical devices, cameras and projectors that tell 400 years of moving images, from shadow theatre to the arrival of television.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Museu del Cinema
The Museu del Cinema opened on April 8, 1998 in a building in the Mercadal, a few steps from the Onyar. It was the first museum in Spain dedicated to the subject.
The core of the collection is Tomàs Mallol's collection, assembled over thirty years and purchased by Girona city council in 1994. It includes objects that predate cinema, such as shadow theatres, lanterns and optical toys, as well as cameras, projectors, posters and photographs.
The permanent exhibition covers 400 years of the history of moving images, from cinema as a technique and spectacle to the arrival of television. There are about twenty audiovisual points and many interactive devices.
It is a good option for families with children and for rainy days, and complements a visit to the Barri Vell on the other side of the river.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.
Best time
In the afternoon, after visiting the Barri Vell in the morning. Check the opening days and hours before you go.
How to get there
On foot. It is on Carrer de la Sèquia, in the Mercadal, about 5 minutes from the Plaça de la Independència and 10 minutes from the train station.
Tip
Entrance is usually paid. The interactive devices appeal to children. There are temporary exhibitions throughout the year; check the schedule before you go.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu del Cinema
Is the museum good for children?
Yes. There are many optical devices and interactive audiovisual stations, which tend to interest children and teenagers.
Where does the collection come from?
From the collector Tomàs Mallol, who assembled it over thirty years. The Girona city council bought it in 1994.
Is it in the Barri Vell?
No. It's in the Mercadal, on the other side of the Onyar river, a few minutes' walk from the bridges.