The Museum of the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) is a space for the dissemination of paleontology. Through its exhibitions and activities, it aims to make known the processes followed to excavate, study, and conserve the paleontological heritage, as well as to showcase some of the emblematic fossils of its collection.
Exhibitions
Through the interactive exhibition "Today You Investigate!" on the first floor of the Museum, you will learn about the techniques used by paleontologists to study the past, as well as the necessary tools to do so. Additionally, you will get to know species that are already extinct, such as the Titanosaur, a reptile that could reach up to 12 meters in length, or Laia, Jordi, and Pau, three hominoid primates that lived in Catalonia millions of years ago and provide some clues about human evolution.
On the first floor, you won't miss encountering the Triceratops, a herbivorous dinosaur with three horns originally from the United States. The exhibition "El Triceratops torna a Sabadell" tells the story of the acquisition of the replica by the ICP Museum, its journey throughout the Iberian Peninsula, and its return to Sabadell after being claimed by the citizens. It has become an icon of the city, and at the Museum, you will learn its history.
And with a bit of luck, you may see the professionals working in the Preparation and Conservation laboratory ensuring that fossils can be studied and preserved for many millions of years more.
In addition to all this, we offer workshops, family activities, and guided tours on weekends for adults and children to delve into the world of paleontology. And if you are part of the school community, we also have activity proposals for students of all levels.
If you haven't visited us yet, we are waiting for you!
Schedules, prices and visits to the Museum
Hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 14:00.
- Friday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00.
- Saturdays, from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00.
- Sundays, from 11:00 to 14:00.
- Closed on Mondays and holidays.
The museum will be closed from August 1 to 31 (both dates included).
General admission is 3 Euros, but there are discounts for several groups.
Moreover, various activities are offered, which you can learn about in this site.
Guided tours in English available on request.
Free entrance every first Sunday of the month.
Where?
C/ Escola Industrial, 23
08201. Sabadell
Contact
- Phone: 93 726 17 69
- e-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In the internet
How to get there?
Public transport
- Urban buses (www.tus.es): lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 23 i 80
- Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (www.fgc.es): line S2 (stop Sabadell Rambla)
- Renfe (www.renfe.com): lines to Terrassa and Manresa (stop Sabadell Centre)
Accessibility
ramp, elevator, wide hallways and elimination of steps, for people with reduced mobility.
subtitled audiovisuals and magnetic loop in all public spaces, for people with reduced hearing.
big characters and good contrast, for people with reduced sight. We are also working on a visit specially adapted for blind people.
