Water and Textile Museum ticket in Manresa
- Explore the impressive 19th-century water tanks, once capable of holding up to 12 million liters
- Learn about the rich history and unique features of Manresa’s renowned ribbon-making textile industry
- Discover the fascinating story of the Sequia de Manresa, a medieval waterway from the 14th century that still supplies water to the region today
- Visit a temporary exhibition focused on mathematics in everyday life, revealing how numbers and formulas shape the world around us
What to expect
At the Water and Textile Museum in Manresa, visitors can explore a unique cultural space housed in the city's historic water reservoirs, beautifully restored and repurposed as a museum. The museum features two permanent exhibitions that highlight key aspects of Manresa’s heritage. One focuses on the Sequia de Manresa, a remarkable 14th-century 26-kilometer canal that brought water to the city and continues to serve the region today. The second exhibition showcases the evolution of the Catalan textile industry, from its medieval roots to modern times. This exhibit includes an exceptional collection of well-preserved textile machinery, offering insight into the craftsmanship and innovation that shaped the region’s industrial past. Whether you're interested in engineering, history, or industry, this museum offers an engaging look at two vital elements of Catalonia’s development
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