Bonfire Museum, Art museum in central Alicante, Spain.
The Bonfire Museum is an art museum in Alicante that preserves notable figures, traditional costumes, and documents from the city's festival. The collection displays the craftsmanship and artistic techniques applied over decades of celebration.
The museum was founded in 1998 to preserve the tradition of Hogueras de San Juan, a festival that originated in the 1920s. The celebration itself has evolved since then and is now a major part of city life.
The museum displays large figures that local artists create each year for the festival, often representing current events or well-known people. The works reflect how the city expresses itself through art and humor during these celebrations.
The museum is located near the city center at the intersection of Teniente Álvarez Soto and Rambla Méndez Núñez and is easily reached on foot. Opening hours vary between summer and winter, so visitors should check ahead to avoid disappointment.
Each year one winning figure from the festival is selected and saved from burning to create a fresh addition to the permanent collection. This practice means the collection constantly renews itself with new works and never becomes static.
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