The Marès Lace Museum in Arenys de Mar has one of the best collections of lace and embroidery in all of Europe. Its halls feature a highly varied collection of artisan crafts and mechanically-produced goods from the 16th century until today, with examples from different countries around Europe.
In this 17th-century building, visitors can enjoy amazing veils, mantillas, fans, clothing and bed linens from all historical periods.
Permanent exhibition:
A ticket also allows entry into the Marès Lace Museum and the Mollfulleda Mineralogy Museum.
Temporary exhibitions:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm
Sundays and holidays, 11 am to 1 pm
Closed the 1st and 6th of January, Good Friday, the 9th of July, the 16th of August and the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of December
By car:
With the N-II.
With the C-32 motorway: from Girona, exit 111, and from Barcelona, exit 109
With the A-7 motorway: Sant Celoni and motorway B-511 exit heading towards Vallgorguina as far as Arenys de Mar
By public transport:
From Barcelona, trains heading to Maçanet-Massanes, Blanes and Calella
From Maçanet-Massanes, Blanes and Calella, trains heading to L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
If you come by bus, you have to approach the Arenys de Mar stream from the mountain side.