5. Electricity museum

Museums

The Museum of Electricity in Figueres houses a unique collection of parts and documents  from the  early period electrification in the counties of Girona. These were donateb by the  Hidroelèctrica Empordà company, founded on 13 August 1913 .

The museum tells the story of electrical power's beginnings , its early applications and the first devices that permitted the continous distribution of electricity, now a normal part of our everyday life.

This remarkable collection shows how electricity transformed the way people work , live and communicate with each other.

 

Opening Hours

Only accessible with reservation.

Groups minimum of 10 and maximum 30 people.

Free guided tours all year, suitable for any visitors and schoolchildren all range of age.