Cau Ferrat Museum

Cau Ferrat Museum is an art museum in Sitges housed in a modernist building facing the sea, displaying paintings, sculptures, wrought iron pieces, ceramics, and glassware. The collection spans multiple rooms with objects from different artistic movements and periods.

Santiago Rusiñol founded the museum in 1893 as his residence and working studio, creating a personal artistic space that reflected his creative vision. The building opened to the public in 1933, transforming his private retreat into a repository of Catalan modernist achievements.

The collections showcase artists working within the Modernisme movement and reflect how local creative figures interpreted European trends through a Catalan lens. The displayed works demonstrate the artistic conversations and influences that shaped the region's cultural identity during this period.

The museum sits on Carrer de Fonollar with easy access to the waterfront and central location in town, walkable from most areas. Visit during quieter months to enjoy the space without excessive crowds.

The museum houses the world's largest collection of wrought iron works spanning different historical periods and artistic styles. This extraordinary assemblage demonstrates the craftsmanship and diversity of this often-overlooked art form.

Location: Sitges

Inception: 1933

Official opening: 1933

Architectural style: Catalan modernism

Part of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network

Website: http://museusdesitges.com

GPS coordinates: 41.23507,1.81274

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04