Casa Museu Can Trincheria

Casa Museu Can Trincheria is a historic house museum in Olot, in the Garrotxa region of Girona province. Standing on Carrer Sant Esteve, the building has been turned into a museum that brings visitors face to face with 18th-century middle-class life.

Where does the name Can Trincheria come from?

The house takes its name from the Trincheria family, a lineage that once held notable standing in the region's military and political life. Their townhouse, built in the 18th century, has survived as one of the best-preserved examples of bourgeois architecture in Olot. Before it became part of the municipal museum network, the building was also linked to the town's former Hospici, adding another layer to its past.

What does the inside of the house look like?

Casa Museu Can Trincheria keeps the layout typical of a Catalan townhouse of its era, with the main rooms arranged on the "planta noble," the elevated ceremonial floor. Much of the furniture, paintings and decor date from the period itself, letting visitors picture the daily routine of a well-off family more than two centuries ago. The exhibition is built around a single theme — the history and daily life of the 18th century — rather than presented as a loose collection of objects.

What draws visitors here the most?

The standout piece is a monumental nativity scene, an elaborate pessebre that catches the attention of children and adults alike. For many visitors, it's the main reason to stop by, whatever the season of their trip.

How does Can Trincheria fit into Olot's museum network?

The house museum is one of three sites run under the Museus d'Olot label, alongside the Museu de la Garrotxa and the Museu dels Sants. All three sit within a few minutes' walk of each other, making it easy to see all of them in a single visit without needing any transport in between.

How should you plan a visit?

Admission is free. On weekdays the house opens for a morning and an afternoon session, Saturdays keep shorter hours, while Sundays, public holidays and Mondays the museum stays closed — worth factoring into any Olot itinerary. Wheelchair users should note that the main entrance has an awkward step; access is instead available through Plaça del Mig with staff assistance, and a lift reaches the ceremonial upper floor. The museum also lends out wheelchairs, uses pictogram signage throughout, and offers noise-reducing headsets and stress-relief toys for visitors on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. Some rooms are kept dimly lit for conservation reasons, and there is no accessible bathroom on site.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Casa Museu Can Trincheria located? The museum sits on Carrer Sant Esteve in Olot, in the Garrotxa region of Girona province, right next to two other Museus d'Olot sites.

Is there an entrance fee? No — visiting Casa Museu Can Trincheria is free for everyone.

What's the highlight of the visit? The monumental nativity scene is the biggest draw, alongside the period-furnished rooms on the ceremonial floor that recreate 18th-century domestic life.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible? Partly. The main door has a step, but an alternative entrance from Plaça del Mig combined with a lift to the upper floor allows visitors to tour the house with staff help; only the restrooms remain inaccessible.