The Cork Museum of Catalonia invites visitors on an appealing, interactive journey through the world of cork, with something for all ages:  from the cork woods to the factories, and from the factories to markets all round the world, from the 18th century down to the present day, without neglecting exhibits from ancient times as well as contemporary creations.

We offer the chance to discover a surprising world which stands out from others in industrial sectors and remains highly active, having shaped the landscape and way of life of numerous towns in north-eastern Catalonia.

We give you an insight into a natural and sustainable material which has over the years served to make all manner of stoppers, as well being used for most functions performed in the contemporary world by plastics and artificial insulation.

The Museum stands in a monumental factory decorated in the Modernist style courtesy of General Guitart, and also organises visits to the Can Mario Modernist Water Tank, a metal structure dating from 1905 and declared a Cultural Site of National Interest (‘BCIN’), which on a clear day offers views extending as far as the Coll del Pertús mountain pass.