Cork Museum
About This Museum
People find their way to this unassuming museum in a small Spanish town for one simple reason: to understand the 'how' behind a material we so often take for granted. Stepping inside is like entering a love letter to the humble cork oak and the generations of artisans who have worked with it. You'll see the entire journey, from raw, rugged bark to perfectly punched wine stoppers, told through beautifully worn tools and black-and-white photographs. It’s a surprisingly intimate and tactile experience that gives you a deep appreciation for this local craft.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is the array of traditional tools—heavy axes and hand-operated presses that speak volumes about the physical labor involved. One of the most fascinating exhibits showcases the incredible variety of cork stamps used to brand the ends of wine bottles, each one a tiny piece of functional art.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Avenida Juan Carlos I, so it's best to plug the address into your GPS. The atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed and personal, more like a local cultural center than a big institution, making it a perfect stop to break up a drive through Extremadura.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a clean, modern building with white walls that let the earthy tones of the cork exhibits truly pop, it feels both contemporary and deeply connected to its subject matter.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo del Corcho, 33, Avenida Juan Carlos I, San Vicente de Alcántara, Tierra de Badajoz, Badajoz, Extremadura, 06500, España
Phone: +34 924 41 09 45
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