The Museum

The Museum-Workshop is a complex located in a cave where the rural activity of the area of Guadix is presented in 5 main elements: ”bread, cheese, wine, craftwork and its troglodyte past”.

A unique concept that will make you participate actively in our culture and experience the singularity of its location.

SPACES IN TRÓPOLIS

• CAVE 1. THE SECRET OF THE EARTH
  Enjoy our presentation video. Trópolis will show you the secrets of the area and its way of life, a millenary land that continues learning from its past. You will enjoy a unique experience.
• CAVE 2. MUSEUM OF THE ZALABÍ BREAD, A GREAT BREAD
  It is dedicated to the value of this basic piece of food that has allowed the development of mankind. Bread is a great treasure and particularly in the Valle del Zalabí,  an area where making bread has been transformed into an artisan work with unique characteristics.
• CAVE 3. THE BAKERS’ SCHOOL
  This is a unique place. It passes on the experience and the knowledge behind a profession that has made the Valle del Zalabí well-known. The perfect place for an unforgettable workshop. We will show you how to make your own artisan bread. 
• CAVE 4. OUR CELLAR: THE MYSTERY OF OUR WINE
  This is a space reserved for the wine of the area and it is home of a great selection of bottles. We will explain how the wine sector works in the area of Guadix and visitors can enjoy a wine tasting in good company. 
• CAVES 5 AND 6. POTTERY AND CRAFTWORK: ART AND HEART
  Tradition, innovation, profession and enthusiasm make daily-life objects a piece of art. Clay is transformed into useful and unique items. 
• CAVE 7. CAVE CURED CHEESE
  We have recovered the well-known and unique cheeses of Calahorra and Sent. These are delicious specialities that are cured inside the cave following a traditional method. 
• CAVE 8. TRÓPOLIS SHOP
  After your visit and having discovered the secrets of this area, we have a selection of souvenirs that you can take home.

Please take into account the following:

We recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Museum opening times:

• GENERAL VISITS: Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hours.
• WORKSHOPS: depending on schedule, please check with us.
• ARRANGED GROUPS: times subject to agreement. 

Museum Admission, guided visit (Prices per person):

• Guided visit: 5.00 €
• Concession for guided visit: 4.00 €
• Non-guided visit: 3-00 €
• Children, ages 6 to 12 – 50% discount.

Duration of the guided visit approximately 1 hour. 

Reduced prices:

• Adults over 65.
• Organised groups of more than 15 people.
• Visitors with a disability of a 33% or over and with the relevant disability card. 
• Families with three or more children with the relevant official “large family card”.
• University teachers with their relevant card or DIPA.
• Students of all ages and nationalities with a relevant student card.

Free entry:

• Childen of 6 years or younger accompanied by an adult (a maximum of one child goes free per one adult with a museum admission ticket)
• Official tourist guides with the relevant card. 
• Free visit to the viewpoint of the Mirador de San Gregorio for groups of 16 people or more that are joining a workshop. 

Museum Photo Galley