Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla, Museum in Seville, Spain
The Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla is a museum housed in the Pabellón Mudéjar, a brick building with two towers and arched doorways in the Plaza de América. Its four floors cover almost 8,000 square meters and display collections on traditional Andalusian life, including domestic items, crafts, and measuring systems.
The building was designed by Aníbal González for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and later became a museum. It opened as the Museum of Arts and Traditions in 1972 and was transferred to the state in 1980, reopening in 1984 after renovations.
The museum's name appears on a sign at the entrance, and inside, the exhibits show how Andalusian homes and workshops were organized. The collection includes tools, furniture, and ceramics that tell about daily life and local customs.
The museum is in the Plaza de América, south of the historic center, and can be reached by bus or a long walk. It is closed on Mondays, and some floors may be closed, so check which exhibitions are open before you go.
The building's height allowed for an extra floor to be added in the 1960s, and a spiral staircase connects all levels. The museum also has a library on the second floor that focuses on anthropology and museology.
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