The museum building was originally a textile factory that utilized steam power before transitioning to electricity.
The roof structure features a 'shed' design with glass skylights facing north to provide uniform natural lighting for textile workers.
The museum maintains a functional collection of vintage vehicles, including early 20th-century motorcars and bicycles.
A portion of the museum is dedicated to 'Homo Faber,' covering the history of human technology from the Neolithic period to the present.
The boiler room contains its original, massive coal-fired steam boiler, which has been preserved in situ.
The museum hosts an interactive solar terrace that demonstrates various forms of renewable energy generation.
The site includes a reconstruction of a 1920s pharmacy and a laboratory from the same period.
The building itself is registered as a Cultural Asset of National Interest in Spain.
The Museu de la Ciència i de la Tècnica de Catalunya (mNACTEC) is housed in the Aymerich, Amat i Jover factory, an iconic example of Catalan industrial Modernisme designed by architect Lluís Muncunill. The museum preserves Catalonia's industrial heritage by showcasing the evolution of science, technology, and manufacturing processes. Its extensive collection features functional steam engines, early textile machinery, and historical automobiles. The site includes a restored workers' colony and an exhibit dedicated to the history of electricity. Visitors can explore the physics-focused 'Viva Physics' exhibit or walk onto the museum's roof terrace to view the complex's original sawtooth roof design. The facility serves as the headquarters of the Territorial Network of the Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia. It acts as a central hub for industrial archaeological research in the region. The building's original 1909 brick-vaulted ceiling remains a prominent architectural feature throughout the main halls.
The main factory floor, showcasing the repetition of the Muncunill-designed brick vaults and iron columns.
Prioritize visiting the steam engine room during active demonstration times.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the large factory floor and the roof terrace.
Check the official website for current temporary exhibition schedules before visiting.
Do not attempt to touch historical machinery unless clearly marked as interactive, as many pieces are fragile artifacts.
Closed on Mondays, except for certain public holidays. Closed on January 1st, January 6th, and December 25th-26th.
