The mill produces high-quality handmade paper still used today for artistic, institutional, and artisanal printing.
The water used in production comes from a natural spring called the Capellades Fountain, which has a constant flow rate.
The museum collection includes over 1,500 historical watermarks.
The site features a replica of an ancient rag-beating machine, a critical component of pre-industrial paper manufacturing.
The basement level allows visitors to see the original gear systems powered by the mill's water flow.
The factory produces paper from recycled textile waste, specifically cotton and linen rags.
The Museu Molí Paperer de Capellades is an industrial heritage site located in an authentic 18th-century paper mill known as the Molí de la Vila. It functions as both a museum and a working factory, utilizing hydraulic energy from the nearby Capellades spring. The facility preserves the traditional craftsmanship of handmade paper, maintaining production techniques dating back to the 18th century. Visitors observe the full manufacturing process, from pulp preparation in vats to the drying of sheets. The site is situated in the Anoia region, an area historically significant for the Catalan paper industry. It houses an extensive collection of watermarks, machinery, and historical documents related to papermaking. The mill’s architectural structure features a basement where original stone-built water channels and grinding mechanisms remain operational.
The interior of the production hall where the vats are located provides the most authentic setting for photography.
Participate in the paper-making workshop to experience the vat dipping process firsthand.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the historic building features uneven stone flooring and several levels.
Check the museum's calendar for specific dates when the production machinery is actively running.
Do not assume the machinery is running on all days; verify the production schedule before arriving if you wish to see the mill in motion.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Avoid touching the paper pulp or drying racks unless explicitly permitted by staff.
