National Museum of Theatre facts for kids
| Museo Nacional del Teatro | |
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| Former name | Museo-Archivo Teatral |
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| Established | November 1919 |
| Location | Almagro (Ciudad Real), Spain |
| Type | Theatre museum |
The National Museum of Theatre (which in Spanish is called Museo Nacional del Teatro) is a super cool museum located in Almagro, a town in Spain. Its main job is to celebrate and protect the rich history of Spanish theatre. Think of it as a giant memory box for plays, actors, and stages!
This museum has a huge collection of amazing items. You can find detailed designs for theatre sets and even small models of stages. It also keeps beautiful costumes that actors wore and drawings showing how these outfits were created. The museum is home to puppets, drawings, old prints, paintings, and sculptures. You can also see lots of photographs, listen to music recordings, and look at old theatre programmes and important documents from different Spanish theatres. It's one of Spain's special national museums.
Discover the Museum's Treasures
The National Museum of Theatre is like a time capsule for the performing arts. It helps everyone learn about the history of plays and performances in Spain. From ancient times to today, theatre has always been an important part of Spanish culture. The museum shows how theatre has changed over the years.
What You Can See
The museum's collection is very diverse. It includes items that show how plays were put together. You can see how stages were designed and how actors looked in their roles. The puppets are especially fun to see. They show how stories were told in different ways. Every item helps tell the story of Spanish theatre.
Gallery
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An exhibition room inside the museum.
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A painting of María Guerrero as Doña Inés in Don Juan Tenorio, painted in 1891.
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A painting of María Tubau as La Dame aux Camélias, painted in 1878.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Nacional de Artes Escénicas para niños
