Technical Museum of the Empordà

The Technical Museum of the Empordà is a technology museum in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain. It opened on 27 June 2004, and is especially known for its superb collection of early and rare typewriters. About 3,000 artifacts are on display.

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Opening hours: Tuesday—Saturday 4:00 PM—7:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: museum in Figueres, Spain
Also known as: “Museu de la Tecnica de l’Emporda”
Address: Carrer dels Fossos 12

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaça del Gra and Figueres railway station.

Plaça del Gra

Square

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Plaça del Gra is a square, which is situated 160 metres south of Technical Museum of the Empordà.

Figueres railway station

Railway station

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Figueres is a railway station serving the city of Figueres in Catalonia, Spain. It is on the Barcelona–Cerbère railway and is owned by Adif. The station is served by Rodalies de Catalunya regional line R11 and Girona commuter rail service line RG1. Figueres railway station is situated 370 metres southeast of Technical Museum of the Empordà.

Museu de l’Empordà

Museum

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The Museum of the Empordà is an art museum in Figueres, Catalonia. Its history dates back to 1885, when the first collections arrived from the Prado Museum, bringing together a collection of artworks from the Catalan art scene and the Empordà in particular. Museu de l’Empordà is situated 350 metres west of Technical Museum of the Empordà.