Vilassar de Dalt in Catalonia
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Cau del Cargol

The Cau del Cargol Shells of the World Museum is a museum containing a large private collection of shells; it is situated in Vilassar de Dalt. The collection includes over 16,000 worldwide species of mollusc shells, from marine, terretrial and freshwater habitats. The museum was created in the year 1950, when its founder Jaume Bot i Arenas (1904-1983), started to exhibit his own collection to the public. Later he expanded his collection by acquiring other people's collections.

Located at 41.5168, 2.3574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Argentona Water Jug Museum

The Argentona Water Jug Museum (Catalan: Museu del Càntir d'Argentona), founded in 1975, is currently located in a building which opened on 20 July 2000. The origins of the museum can be found in the Water Jug Festival, which is celebrated on 4 August every year since 1951, upholding a traditional celebration dating back to the 17th century, brought about by a ‘vow of the town' to Saint Dominic, patron saint of water, to protect Argentona from a grave pestilence.

Located at 41.5541, 2.40052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Premià de Dalt Museum

The aim of Premià de Dalt Museum is to compile, study and disseminate the rich heritage of Premià de Dalt to be found in archaeological, archival, architectural and urban elements. The museum, which is part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, is based on a project to create a museum that is open, fun and participative.

Located at 41.5049, 2.34676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Premià de Mar Textile Printing Museum

The Premià de Mar Printing Museum (Catalan: Museu Municipal de l'Estampació de Premià de Mar), located in the old gas factory of the town, is a museum dedicated to explaining the history of textile printing in Premià de Mar and all of Catalonia. It is part of Science and Technology Museum of Catalonia and the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.

Located at 41.4885, 2.35227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Vilassar de Dalt Archive-Museum

The purpose of the Vilassar de Dalt Archive-Museum (Catalan: Museu-Arxiu de Vilassar de Dalt) is the conservation and dissemination of the archaeological, architectural, historical, natural and cultural heritage of Vilassar de Dalt and its environment. Located in the Can Banús farmhouse, records for which date back as far as the 14th century, its main collection can be broken down into four categories: archaeology, textiles, history and the historic archive.

Located at 41.5193, 2.35673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Vilassar de Mar Municipal Museum

The Vilassar de Mar Municipal Museum (Catalan: Museu Municipal de Vilassar de Mar) is a local museum in Vilassar de Mar comprising two facilities: The Marina Museum, focusing on local history and placing special emphasis on its connection with the nautical world, and the Monjo Museum, which tells the story behind the legacy of Vilassar de Mar sculptor Enric Monjo. The Vilassar de Mar Municipal Museum is part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.

Located at 41.5085, 2.39481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, Maresme, Maritime museums in Catalonia, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia