Molí d'en Rata Heritage Interpretation Centre facts for kids

This is the Molí d'en Rata, a special place where you can learn about history!

The Molí d'en Rata Heritage Interpretation Centre is a cool place in Ripollet, a town in Catalonia, Spain. It's like a museum and a learning center all in one! This center helps people learn about Ripollet's history and culture. It also works to protect and share the town's important heritage.

The center has two main parts. One part is the old Molí d'en Rata, which means 'En Rata Mill'. This mill is one of the very last old flour mills in the area that used to work. The other part is a new building called the Heritage Interpretation Centre. This new building has two rooms for exhibitions. One room shows a permanent collection, and the other is for temporary shows that change over time. This center is also part of a bigger group of museums called the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.

What Can You See at the Molí d'en Rata?

The Molí d'en Rata Heritage Interpretation Centre has a main exhibition that teaches you about different parts of Ripollet's past. It's divided into a few interesting areas.

How Flour Was Made: The Bread of Diversity

This part of the exhibition is inside the old Molí d'en Rata itself. It shows you exactly how grain was turned into flour a long time ago. You'll learn how a special type of mill, called a hydraulic flourmill, used water power to grind the grain. It's fascinating to see how people made bread in the past!

Local Heroes: People Who Made a Mark

This section celebrates amazing people from Ripollet. These are individuals who were born in Ripollet or had strong connections to the town. They became famous in their jobs, even outside of Catalonia! You can learn about seven different people, including a painter, a sculptor, a castanet performer, a tenor (a type of singer), a basketball player, and a scientist. They all left a big mark on the world!

Ripollet and Time: The Old Clock

Have you ever wondered how old clocks worked? This part of the exhibition explains the old bell tower clock from the Sant Esteve church in Ripollet. You'll discover how this important clock helped the town keep track of time many years ago.

See also

In Spanish: Centro de Interpretación del Patrimonio Molí d'en Rata para niños