Cerdanyola Art Museum facts for kids
The Cerdanyola Art Museum, also known as Can Domènech, is a cool place to see art in the old part of Cerdanyola del Vallès. It opened its doors on September 10, 2009. This museum is part of a bigger group of museums called the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network. It is also part of the Art Nouveau European Route, which connects important places with this special art style.
The Museum Building: Can Domènech
The building where the museum is located is very old and special. It was designed by architects Gaietà Buïgas and Eduard Maria Balcells and finished in 1894. This building is one of the best examples of a style called Art Nouveau in the local area.
In 2003, people decided to fix up the building so it could become a museum. Many groups and people helped pay for the work. The restoration started in 2006 and was finished in July 2009. Architect Víctor Argentí was in charge of making sure everything was done right.
What You Can See: The Art Collection
The main part of the museum's art collection focuses on Art Nouveau and the artists who lived in Cerdanyola. This collection covers the years between 1880 and 1930. During this time, Cerdanyola was a popular summer spot for wealthy families from Barcelona.
The museum's collection includes art owned by the Cerdanyola Town Council. It also has many artworks that were given as gifts by different groups and people. You can see works by famous artists like Ismael Smith, Josep Togores, Josep Llimona, and Manolo Hugué.
One of the most important things to see is a set of large Art Nouveau stained-glass windows. They are known as the Tríptic de les dames de Cerdanyola, which means "triptych of the ladies of Cerdanyola".
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Arte de Cerdanyola para niños
- Cerdanyola Museum
- Ca n'Oliver Iberian Settlement and Museum
