The comprehensive renovation of the facility, which lasted a year and a half, involved an investment exceeding two million euros, financed by the Ministry of Culture and the Reus City Council. The works improved accessibility from Plaça Llibertat, rehabilitated the exhibition space, and deployed a new museography featuring technology and audiovisuals, expanding the number of pieces on display to about 300.
“"We have carried out a radical reform, a structural intervention that presents substantial changes."
The new museum narrative focuses on the configuration of the city of Reus between the 18th and 20th centuries, highlighting themes such as brandy trade and modernism. The crown jewel is the space dedicated to Antoni Gaudí, exhibiting delicate pieces, such as drawings and notes, originating from the Sagrada Família workshop and donated by Domènec Sugrañes.
Furthermore, the facility dedicates a room to local artists, with Marià Fortuny as the central figure, and a space for festivals and celebrations, featuring folkloric figures. The first floor also houses art preceding the 18th century, including Gothic and Baroque works safeguarded during the Spanish Civil War. The museum is open for free visits from Wednesday to Sunday.
