Museu del Cinema: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Museu del Cinema Tickets The Museu del Cinema in Girona houses over 20,000 cinematic artefacts that trace the evolution of moving images from ancient shadow theatre to modern filmmaking. Built around the extensive Tomàs Mallol Collection, this museum reveals how visual storytelling developed across cultures and centuries, making it essential for film enthusiasts and anyone curious about the origins of entertainment. You'll explore galleries filled with rare pre-cinema devices, historic cameras, and early projectors that once amazed European audiences. Interactive displays let you experiment with optical illusions and animation techniques, while multimedia exhibits showcase the groundbreaking work of pioneers like the Lumière brothers and Charlie Chaplin. The museum's thoughtful curation connects technical innovation with artistic creativity, showing how curiosity and ingenuity shaped the cinematic spectacles we know today. Highlights Over 20,000 authentic cinema artefacts from the renowned Tomàs Mallol Collection Pre-cinema displays featuring Chinese shadow theatre pieces and early optical illusions Historic cameras, lanterns, and ancient projectors from across Europe Interactive exhibits where you can try pre-cinematic devices and animation techniques Multimedia galleries dedicated to film pioneers including the Lumière brothers and Charlie Chaplin Audio guides available in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan Plan Your Visit to Museu del Cinema Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours exploring the museum's galleries and interactive displays. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts and ramps throughout. Audio guides enhance your experience with detailed commentary about the exhibits and their historical context. The museum sits in Girona's historic centre, making it easy to combine with other cultural attractions. After exploring the world of cinema, you might want to discover more of Girona's medieval architecture or take guided tours of Girona's old town to see the filming locations used in Game of Thrones. The city's compact size means you can easily explore Girona Cathedral and the surrounding historic quarter on foot.

Highlights

• Over 20,000 cinematic artefacts in Girona's dedicated film museum
• Traces the evolution of moving images from shadow theatre to cinema
• Built around the extensive Tomàs Mallol private collection
• Galleries of rare pre-cinema devices and early optical instruments
• Explores how visual storytelling developed across cultures and centuries

What is included

• Admission to the Museu del Cinema

Before you go

Admission to Museu del Cinema is included with your ticket Audio guides available in French, English, Spanish and Catalan The museum is fully wheelchair accessible Plan 1–2 hours for your visit Open from 10:00am to 6:00pm most days with varied hours on weekends

Cancellation terms

Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit. Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.