Gaudí Centre facts for kids
The Gaudí Centre is a special museum in Reus, Catalonia, Spain. It's all about the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. He designed many amazing buildings!
The Gaudí Centre opened in May 2007. It's right in the middle of Reus, in a place called Plaça del Mercadal. The building has three floors. It was designed by architects Joan Sibina, Toshiake Tange, and Gabriel Bosques. Inside, you can see Gaudí's art and learn about his work using cool audio and video technology.
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A Look Back: The Gaudí Centre's Story
The Gaudí Centre opened its doors in May 2007. It was created as a modern and fun museum. It stands in Plaça del Mercadal, which is the main market square in Reus. This square is also near the Reus Town Council and other famous buildings like Casa Navàs and Casa Pinyol.
Local people sometimes call the center "Gaudí Casket." It's a special place dedicated to Antoni Gaudí. He is known as "the city's beloved son." The museum shows things related to his life and work. You can even see some of his original handwritten notebooks. There are also copies of his models and designs.
Building Design and Features
The museum is a three-story building. It has a large exhibition space of 1,200 square meters across its three floors. Many people see it as an important entry point to the city.
The city council has made some updates to the building. They added new lights and signs on the outside. This new LED lighting system helps save a lot of electricity, about 70% of what it used to use!
What You Can See and Do at the Gaudí Centre
The Gaudí Centre offers many exciting things for visitors. You can take a guided tour to explore the Modernist Route of Reus. This tour includes places like the Institut Pere Mata and Casa Navàs. The tour then brings you back to the Gaudí Centre.
The museum also has a special room for temporary art shows. There's a gift shop where you can find souvenirs. You can also grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. The museum uses advanced audio and visual technology to make learning fun. They even have audio guides in different languages.
The center wants to attract kids and teenagers. It lets you use your senses to explore Gaudí's amazing art. The museum has different objects from Antoni Gaudí. It also uses multimedia to show his designs across the three floors.
Exploring the Floors
- First Floor: Gaudí and Reus
This floor shows Gaudí's early drawings and documents. It tells you about Antoni Gaudí's birthplace and his connection to Reus.
- Second Floor: Gaudí – The Innovator
Here, you can see what inspired Gaudí and his creative ideas. It shows how he expressed his art using special models and materials.
- Third Floor: Antoni Gaudí and the Universe
This floor features an exciting audiovisual show. It's a film called "Invitation to the world of Gaudí." You can also see models of his most famous works. These models show why Gaudí's designs were so unique.
Visiting Information
The Gaudí Centre charges 9 euros for adults. Students pay 5 euros. Children aged eight years old or younger can enter for free.
The museum's opening hours are:
- Sundays: 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
- Monday to Saturday: 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
See also
- Modernisme
