Cau Ferrat Museum (Museu del Cau Ferrat)

The basics

A museum since the 1930s, the relatively small space is packed with art and collectibles over its two stories. A dozen exhibition rooms showcase many of the objects that Rusiñol had collected over his lifetime, including archeological items, ceramics, glass, and ancient and modern art. Also available are works by Rusiñol and other contemporary artists. The museum can be explored independently, along with other museums in Sitges. It’s also included in some sightseeing tours of the coastal town.

Things to know before you go

• Cau Ferrat Museum is ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors to Sitges.

• The admission ticket includes entrance to the Maricel Museum nearby.

• Children aged 16 and younger enjoy free admission.

• The museum has been renovated to be wheelchair accessible.

How to get there

The museum is located in the old town of Sitges and is within walking distance of many of the town’s attractions. Sitges is located south of Barcelona and easily accessible. By car, take the C32 to Exit 30 (Sitges Center). By train, take Line R2 South from Estació de França. By coach, take the MonBus Line from Ronda Universitat.

When to get there

The museum is open daily except Mondays, Christmas Day, and select days throughout the year, with seasonal hours. Free admission to the museum and the Maricel Museum is offered on the first Wednesday of each month, May 18, Aug. 25, and Sept. 24.

Maricel Museum

Located near the Cau Ferrat Museum, the Maricel Museum houses three stories of art that span works from the 10th to the 20th centuries, including paintings, sculptures, and objets d’art from Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Romanesque periods as well as works of Luminism, Realism, and Romanticism. Also on site is the Gothic chapel of the former Hospital de Sant Joan.