Museu de Casteller de Catalunya | Human Towers Museum in Valls

About the Human Towers Museum

The Museu de Casteller de Catalunya in Valls is the first museum entirely dedicated to the Catalan sport of human towers, known as castells (castles). Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, castells are a competitive and deeply symbolic tradition where teams of up to 500 people build towers by climbing onto each other’s shoulders — often reaching heights of 7 to 9 tiers.

Castells are more than a spectacle — they’re a test of strength, balance, teamwork, and trust. The base tier is formed by nine strong men, surrounded by a dense support ring of 150+ teammates acting as human buttresses. From there, each tier climbs up the backs and shoulders of the previous level, culminating in a crowning tier of two children who complete the tower. The Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls famously set the record in 1981 with a 9-tier human tower.

Scoring in castells competitions is based on:

Number of tiers successfully built
Symmetry and form of the tower
Orderly assembly (raising) and disassembly (lowering)

To truly understand the human towers sport, you need to see it — which is why we’ve included a video from the Castells World Championships in Tarragona below.

DW Euromaxx Castells Tarragona

Without seeing it in person, it’s impossible to grasp the scale and emotion of castells. This DW Euromaxx video offers a glimpse into the bi-annual World Championships held in Tarragona.

Image Gallery For the Valls Human Towers Museum

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What’s Inside the Human Towers Museum

Wondering what’s inside the Human Towers Museum? The Museu de Casteller de Catalunya offers a fully immersive and family-friendly experience that blends history, science, and emotion:

Memorabilia Room: Displays the iconic thick cotton shirts worn by castells teams across Catalonia.
Child-Friendly Science Room: Explains the physics, physical training, and discipline behind building human towers.
Photo Gallery: A vast visual archive with historical images, team profiles, and audiovisual storytelling.
Human Towers Simulator: Stand beneath a padded bar and feel the simulated weight and pressure of being in the bottom tier.
360° Projection Theatre: A signature immersive screening room with dramatic footage of castells in action.

This museum is ideal for families, school groups, and anyone curious about the human towers tradition. It’s interactive, educational, and deeply moving.

Museu de Castellar de Catalunya Opening hours

October 28th to June 1st
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00h to 14:00h & 15:00h to 18:00h
Closed: Monday's, 25th & 26th December, 1st and 6th January

June 2nd to October 27th
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h
Closed: Monday's

I recommend visiting this museum as part of the Fiesta Calçotada held in Valls on in January every year. Allow 60 to 90 minutes to fully explore the museum.

Accessibility & What to Bring

The Museu de Casteller de Catalunya is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. The building features elevators, ramps, and wide corridors, making it easy to navigate with wheelchairs, strollers, or mobility aids. Accessible toilets are available, and staff are on hand to assist if needed.

For convenience, the museum also provides lockers for storing small bags and personal items — ideal if you're carrying shopping, snacks, or gear from the Calçotada Festival.

Here’s what to bring for a smooth visit:

Warm jacket: Especially useful if visiting during the January Calçotada
Comfortable shoes: For walking around Valls before or after your museum visit
Small bag or backpack: Lockers are available for storage during your visit
Camera or phone: To capture immersive exhibits and interactive displays

If you’re pairing your museum visit with the Fiesta Calçotada, consider bringing wet wipes and a tote bag for calçots, sauce, and wine — it’s all part of the fun.

Tickets for the Valls Human Towers Museum

Getting to the Human Towers Museum in Valls

Address: Plaça Pere Catalá Roca, Valls, 43800

By Train: Take the Renfe REGIONAL R13 from Estació de França, Passeig de Gràcia, or Barcelona Sants to Valls.
By Bus: MonBus offers a direct service from Barcelona-Sants Bus Terminal to Valls.

Bus fare: €10.50 (cash only — exact change required)
Train fare: €8.00 each way

If driving, check the PDF documents section for parking areas near the town center.

Public Transport Guide

Documents for the Valls Human Towers Museum

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