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Espai Crater Museum tickets 

The Espai Crater Museum in Girona is a unique museum dedicated to promoting scientific culture and understanding of space-related topics, particularly focusing on craters. It's located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Things to know before booking your tickets to Espai Crater Museum

  • Accessibility: Be it wheelchairs or prams and strollers, the Espai Crater Museum is easily accessible for all visitors. 
  • Different operating hours: The operating hours of Espai Crater Museum vary with the changing seasons. It is recommended to check the opening hours before booking your tickets for the attraction. 
  • Reduced ticket prices: Children between the ages of 5 years and 14 years enjoy reduced ticket prices. There is free entry for children under the age of 4 years. 
  • Entry restrictions: Children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a legal tutor or an adult. 
  • Safety: To enter the Espai Crater Museum, you have to walk through the Puig del Roser Volcano. The attraction is extremely safe since the Roser volcano was active 11,000 years ago.

Why visit the Espai Crater Museum?

  • Great learning experience: The museum offers a chance to learn about craters and their significance in various fields such as astronomy, geology, and planetary science. 
  • Unique entrance: The entrance to the Espai Crater Museum is located in an underground building. The only way to access the building is by walking through the inactive Puig del Roser volcano. 
  • Immersive and interactive exhibits: Espai Crater Museum has a host of interactive exhibits that include state-of-the-art audio-visual immersive displays, educational games, and video mapping.
  • Exploration of Spain’s natural heritage: The Espai Crater Museum in Girona allows visitors to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of Catalonia while exploring the wonders of space and planetary science.

Espai Crater Museum highlights

Entrance of the museum

The museum is located inside an underground building inside the inactive Puig del Roser Volcano. The entrance has been made using volcanic materials.

Volcanology exhibition

Espai Crater Museum is home to a specially curated exhibition on volcanology. The exhibition is divided into several areas and covers volcanoes from all around the world.

La Garrotxa model

The interactive exhibition is home to a 15-square-meter model that uses video mapping to explain the geological formation of the La Garrotxa volcano in Girona.

Plan your visit to Espai Crater

Opening hours: 

  • 16th September to 30th June-Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 
  • 1st July to 15th September-Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 
  • 24th December, 31st December, and 5th January-10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Closed: 25th December, 26th December, 1st January and 6th January.

Last entry: 30 minutes before closing

Best time to visit: Plan your visit to the Espai Crater Museum during the spring or autumn. During this time, crowds are less and the weather is pleasant.

Address: Carrer Macarnau, 55, 17800 Olot (Girona)

​Find on maps.

  • By Olot public transport: All lines 
    Nearest stop: 49/50 Hospital de Sant Jaume
  • By bus: LC
    Nearest stop: Escola Morrat
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Washrooms
  • Lockers 
  • On-site cafe 
  • Shop
  • Vending machine
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Bicycle parking 
  • Venue hire
  • Since the terrain at the Espai Crater Museum is uneven, it is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and footwear such as sturdy boots or trainers. 
  • Photography is permitted inside the museum, however, flash photography is prohibited. 
  • Strollers and prams are allowed inside the museum premises. 
  • You can find vending machines for snacks and coffee in the lobby. The on-site shop also sells locally produced food items. 
  • Only guide dogs are permitted inside the Espai Crater Museum. 
  • If you are arriving by bike, you can park your bikes next to the entrance on Carrer Macarnau
  • La Quinta Just Restaurant: Located 1.8 km from Espai Crater Museum, La Quinta Justa Restaurant serves vegan dishes and has outdoor seating and a private dining area. 
  • Restaurant Cafè Europa: Located 2.2 km from Espai Crater Museum, Restaurant Cafè Europa is known for its traditional Catalan cuisine and impressive wine menu. 
  • Restaurant Les Cols: Located 2.7 km from Espai Crater Museum, Les Cols is a fine dining restaurant that has a tasting menu that focuses on imaginative vegetarian or meat dishes along with desserts. 
  • Restaurant La Bota: Located 550 m from Espai Crater Museum, La Bota serves delicious food, including an array of vegetarian dishes. 

Budget: Hotel Olot Centre (360 m), Hostal La Vila (390 m), Hostal Sant Bernat (550 m).

Mid-range: Hotel La Perla Olot (2.7 km), Hotel Riu Fluvià (2.2 km), Hotel Can Blanc (3.6 km).

Luxury: Hotel Mas la Ferreria (4.2 km), Hotel Vall d'en Bas (7.4 km), Hotel Restaurant El Ventós (9.8 km).

Beyond Espai Crater Museum

Girona Cathedral

Located 52.8 km from Espai Crater, Girona Cathedral features a mix of architectural styles, and offers panoramic views of the city from its towers.

The Wall Walk (Passeig de la Muralla)

Walk along the ancient city walls of Girona for fantastic views of the city and surrounding countryside. The famous wall walk is 54.4 km from the Espai Crater Museum.

Museu d'Història de Girona (Girona History Museum)

Learn more about the history and culture of Girona at the museum, which has a collection spanning from prehistoric times to the present day. It is located 54.1 km from Espai Crater.

Frequently asked questions about Espai Crater Museum tickets

Your tickets include entry to the Espai Crater Museum.