Casa Museo del Campesino, Ethnographic museum in San Bartolomé, Spain
Casa Museo del Campesino is an ethnographic museum displaying agricultural equipment, farming tools, and traditional implements used by workers on the Canary Islands. The thematic exhibitions show how people on Lanzarote worked their fields and managed their daily farming tasks.
Artist César Manrique founded this museum complex in 1968 to document rural life and farming techniques on Lanzarote. He created it to preserve knowledge of traditional cultivation methods for future generations.
The collections show objects that farm workers used in their daily routines, from pottery to textiles and tools. These items reflect the traditions and way of life of people who worked the land in this region.
The museum offers craft workshops where visitors can watch artisans at work and join ceramic-making classes. It is best to allow time to explore properly and speak with the artisans to learn about their techniques.
Outside the museum stands a Monument to Fertility with geometric shapes representing the agricultural traditions of Lanzarote. This artistic work is a striking sign of the island's commitment to preserving its farming heritage.
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