Vicenç Ros Municipal Museum facts for kids
The Vicenç Ros Municipal Museum is a cool place in Martorell, a town in Baix Llobregat, Spain. It's located inside an old convent building that was built way back in the 1600s. This museum is part of a bigger group of museums called the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.
The museum first opened its doors in 1945. It all started thanks to a generous person named Vicenç Ros i Batllevell (1883–1970). He loved collecting ceramics and decided to donate his huge collection to create this museum. Over the years, the museum has grown and now has many different types of collections. These include items related to how people lived (called ethnology), art, old things found from the past (called archaeology), parts of old buildings (called architecture), and important historical papers (called archives).
What Can You See at the Museum?
The Vicenç Ros Municipal Museum has many interesting things to explore. It's like a treasure chest filled with different collections. The most special parts are the ceramics, pieces of old buildings and sculptures, items showing how people lived long ago, and beautiful artworks.
Amazing Ceramics Collection
The ceramics collection is the biggest and most impressive part of the museum. Imagine seeing 350 different pieces of ceramics! These pieces come from all sorts of places and show many different styles. You can also see almost 15,000 tiles, each with its own unique design. It's like a colorful journey through history, showing how people used to decorate their homes and make everyday objects.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Municipal Vicenç Ros para niños
- L'Enrajolada, Santacana House-Museum. Martorell
