Dalí Theatre-Museum
Figueres, Spain
A museum Salvador Dalí designed as his own work of art, topped with giant eggs.
The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres stands on the ruins of the municipal theatre, which burned down at the end of the Spanish Civil War; Dalí chose the site for its ghostly atmosphere. The museum officially opened on 28 September 1974. The building is crowned by a transparent dome designed by Emilio Pérez Piñero. The façade is decorated with loaves of bread and figures, and giant eggs sit on the cornice. Charred beams from the war years have been preserved.
The museum displays more than 1,500 works. The "Rainy Taxi" stands in the courtyard, and in the Mae West Room furniture and a wig form a face that you view through a magnifying lens. Dalí died in 1989 and is buried in a crypt beneath the stage of the old theatre, which visitors can see. Please check opening times, tickets and crowds on the museum's website.
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- Figueres, Spain
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- 42.2680, 2.9590
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Dalí Theatre-Museum?
Dalí Theatre-Museum is in Figueres, Spain, at GPS 42.2680, 2.9590. It is about 18 km from Roses.
Can you camp near Dalí Theatre-Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pont de Molins, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 63 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dalí Theatre-Museum?
Dalí Theatre-Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Costa Brava and Dalí’s coast.
What is there to see near Dalí Theatre-Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Empúries (20 km), Besalú (23 km), Cap de Creus (30 km) and Collioure (30 km).
When is the best time to visit Dalí Theatre-Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)