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Plan your visit
Schedule
Exhibitions
From Tuesday to Saturday
from 10 am to 7 pm
Sundays and Holidays
from 10 am to 2 pm
Closed
Mondays
December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6, and May 1.
On January 5, August 30 and 31, and December 24 and 31, the museum will be open from 10 am to 2 pm.
Remember
From Tuesday to Saturday, ticket sales close at 6 pm. On Sundays and public holidays, ticket sales close at 1 pm.
It is recommended to arrive with enough time to enjoy all 4 floors of VINSEUM (minimum 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 am to 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Closed
Monday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
Tuesday to Saturday
10 am to 7 pm
Sunday and public holidays
10 am to 2 pm
Closed
Mondays
Tuesday and Wednesday
4 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday and public holidays
12 pm to 3 pm
Closed
Mondays
Rates
Permanent exhibition
General
: 10 €The general admission includes the audio guide service and a wine tasting from the cellar of the fortnight
Reduced
: 7 €Children aged 13 to 17, university students, retirees, and holders of the Barcelona Provincial Council Library Network Card.
Groups of 20 or more.
The reduced admission includes the audio guide service and a wine tasting from the cellar of the fortnight (must for minors).
Free
Every first Sunday of the month.
Children from 0 to 12 years old. Friends of VINSEUM (only for the cardholder). People in unemployment situation. People with disabilities. Accredited professionals (journalists, active teachers, official guides, and ICOM members).
Free admission does not include wine tasting.
Visit with DO
: 20 €The DO admission includes the audio guide service and three tastings of different wines from the Denomination of Origin of the month.
Visit with premium tasting
: 30 €The premium tasting admission includes the audio guide service and three tastings of some of the best and most special wines from Catalonia.
Buy your tickets online at:
Temporary exhibitions in the chapel
How to get there
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès
More information:
You will find us in the historic center of Vilafranca, right in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria.
A great way to discover the Penedès and Vilafranca and visit VINSEUM is to cycle along the Capital’s Trail Network.
Additionally, in Plaça Jaume I you will find a parking area where you can park your bicycle while visiting the museum.
For more information about bicycle rental, safety tips, and route suggestions, visit: penedesturisme.cat
By train
The museum is a 10-minute walk from the train station.
By bus
Hispano Igualadina, Expres.cat.
Autocars Plana.
Autocars Penedès.
To get to Vilafranca by car, you can choose:
Highway AP-7
With 3 exits:
28, Vilafranca del Penedès N.;
29, Vilafranca del Penedès C-Vilanova i la Geltrú-Sitges,
30-N-340 Vilafranca del Penedès- Santa Margarida i els Monjos
N-340
C-15
The museum is located in the historic center of the town, where the streets are mostly pedestrian. But you will find free municipal parking lots and also paid parking nearby.
Other ways to visit the Museum
To visit the museum in a group of 20 people or more, a prior reservation is required.
You must book three weeks before your planned visit.
You will receive confirmation of your reservation once payment is made, and you will need to present it at the museum reception on the day of your visit.
Groups should allow at least 1 hour and 30 minutes to visit the permanent exhibition.
To ensure an optimal experience, groups of more than 25 people will be divided, with each subgroup entering the exhibition rooms at 15-minute intervals.
Each group will have a designated person responsible for registering the group’s arrival at the museum reception.
Coats, backpacks, umbrellas, sharp objects, motorcycle helmets, large bags (over 35 x 35 x 25 cm), or luggage are not allowed in the museum galleries.
Pets are not allowed.
Eating and drinking are not allowed except in the designated tavern or tasting areas.
The VINSEUM team reserves the right of admission and is not responsible for the improper use of the facilities.
The museum offers guided tours of the permanent exhibition for groups of up to 25 people (plus 1 accompanying person per group).
The service is available in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French.
The price for the guided tour service is €80 per group.
A prior reservation is required for group visits:
Guided tour reservations must be made at least 15 days in advance.
You will receive confirmation of your reservation once payment is made, and you will need to present it at the museum reception on the day of your visit.
Visit the two heritage sites of Vilafranca: the Museum of the Cultures of Wine of Catalonia and the Casa de la Festa Major.
The ticket grants access to both sites on the same day.
VINSEUM, a leader in wine tourism and cultural experiences in the region, collaborates with related organizations such as Bolet Casa Modernista and Vins el Cep to offer various tourist packages that combine accommodation, tastings, and cultural heritage.
Check them out:
Bolet Casa Modernista Wine Culture Pack
Vins el Cep Pack
At VINSEUM, we believe the museum is a place for students to experience inspiring learning.
Students acquire new and transferable skills, as well as knowledge, curiosity, and inspiration through our program of activities and events.
The museum also offers activities for groups outside of formal education: adult groups, summer camps, cultural associations, groups of people with disabilities, and more.
The service is available in Catalan and Spanish.
Contact
Museum
Plaça Jaume I, 1-5
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès
Contact phone:
+34 938 900 582
Email:
vinseum@vinseum.cat
Tuesday to Saturday:
10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm
Sunday and public holidays:
10 am to 2 pm
Monday:
Closed
VDC
VINSEUM Documentation Center
Palma, 24 baixos
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès
You must book an appointment at:
cdv@vinseum.cat
Tuesday and Thursday:
9:30 am to 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday:
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Monday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays:
Closed
Tavern
Plaça Jaume I, 1-5
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès
Contact phone:
+34 938 181 744
+34 679 694 212
Email:
esantisteban@vinseum.cat
Reservations (WhatsApp only)
+34 679 694 212
Tuesday and Wednesday:
4 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday and public holidays:
12 pm to 3 pm
Monday:
Closed
Accessibility
VINSEUM strives to be an institution open to everyone, both in terms of physical accessibility and access to its collections and temporary exhibitions.
You can consult the easy-to-read guide here to prepare your visit.
The building is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator to access each floor.
The museum has adapted restrooms on the ground floor of the new building and the Royal Palace.
VINSEUM provides a wheelchair for visitors.
We also have portable stools available.
The entry of assistance dogs is allowed.
It also has Braille guides for the exhibitions Les Arrels and La Plaça del Vi.
Additionally, you will find 8 multisensory modules within the La mirada tàctil program. These modules are located in the Les Arrels and Les Cultures del Vi de Catalunya exhibitions.
The museum has a magnetic loop service.
The audiovisuals and audio guide narrations for the Les Arrels exhibition, as well as the audiovisuals for La Plaça del Vi, have a sign language version. You can access it through this link.
VINSEUM participates in the Apropa Cultura program for people at risk of social exclusion or with disabilities. Additionally, the museum team is open to all kinds of proposals or adaptations of its activities according to needs.
For accessibility inquiries or suggestions, please contact Laia Pérez. (lperez@vinseum.cat)
Services
VINSEUM strives to be an institution open to everyone, both in terms of physical barriers and access to its collections and temporary exhibitions.
Museum Services
To access the museum’s free Wi-Fi service, turn on your device and look for the “VINSEUM Free” network.
The museum offers Wi-Fi in the auditorium, the tavern, and the museum courtyard.
In the ground floor restroom.
On the ground floor of the museum.
All items larger than 35 x 35 x 25 cm and sharp objects must be placed in the lockers.
The museum is not responsible for items stored in the lockers.
Payments can be made by card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) or in cash.
If you lose a personal item, please contact the reception staff at the museum.
The museum has a defibrillator on the ground floor.
The Museum of the Cultures of Wine of Catalonia, VINSEUM, offers the chance to enjoy all the senses of wine in a unique setting that combines the charm of historic architecture with the comforts of a modern building.
You can find detailed information about the different spaces the museum offers for third-party events here.
Audio guides are available in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French at no additional cost.
Shop
The VINSEUM shop offers distinct lines of products:
On one hand, you will find Catalan wines from the different denominations of origin and from the sponsoring wineries (Honorary Friends) of the museum.
On the other hand, there is a section of books related to viticulture and oenology, where you will always find the latest publications from the world of wine.
There are also items related to the world of wine, locally sourced food products, and locally crafted gift items.
And finally, we also have a range of items related to the collections that make up the museum’s holdings. Stationery, bags, magnets… a wide selection that allows visitors to take home a souvenir of their visit to VINSEUM, Museum of the Cultures of Wine of Catalonia.
Our commitment:
At the museum shop, we avoid industrial products and aim to be globally sustainable. We are committed to corporate social responsibility, supporting local producers, artisans, or nearby companies that comply with European labor legislation and respect human rights.
We ensure that the materials we use are environmentally friendly, including our packaging.
We also believe that producers and artisans should be paid a fair price that covers production costs and allows for a decent living.
Tuesday to Saturday
10 am to 7 pm
Sunday and public holidays
10 am to 2 pm
Closed
Mondays
Tavern
The museum tavern is a public space for the promotion and tasting of wines by the glass from all over Catalonia, with special attention to the museum’s Honorary Friends wineries, and accompanied by a menu of cold tapas.
This space at VINSEUM is a meeting point for all Catalan wine regions—an attentive and open forum for discussion, planning, promotion, and enjoyment for the sector that works to dignify and further enhance the prestige and added value of Catalan wine.
Tuesday and Wednesday
4 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday and public holidays
12 pm to 3 pm
Closed
Mondays