Auditorium, Museum of ethnic instruments, Barranda

El Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda

The ethnic music collection of instruments in Barranda, which falls within the Caravaca de la Cruz municipality, is the largest private collection of ethnic instruments in the world, with over 4000 pieces held in the collection. Although just a part of the instruments are on show, it´s a very interesting museum to visit, particularly for music lovers.

The Museum has an auditorium in which concerts are given from time to time.

Click here for full report about the museum itself, Click Museum of Ethnic Instruments Barranda

Practicalities of going to the Ethnic music museum, El Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda. 

The Museum is easily found once in Barranda, being clearly signposted. 

Opening Hours

Winter, 1^st October-30^th April, Tuesdays-Sundays 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm

Summer, 1^st May-30^th September, Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10am-2pm and from 5pm-8pm

Entry fees

Standard 3 euros

Reduced 2 euros.

Groups are welcomed. Please call 968 738 491 for bookings.

There is a good leaflet in English available and the assistants also spoke english well.

Access

There are good facilities for those with limited mobility and a lift up to the auditorium. 

Would we recommend it?

Absolutely. Really interesting place to take the kids and an absolute must for any musicians visiting the region.

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