Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros
A museum devoted entirely to salt and pepper shakers, gathering over 20,000 original pieces from around the world, with examples ranging from 1800 to today. It is one of just two such museums on earth (the other is in Tennessee, USA) and one of the very few of its kind in Europe. Driven by collector Andrea Ludden, it opened in Guadalest in 2010.
More than 20,000 salt and pepper shakers gathered under one roof. The Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros in Guadalest is exactly what the name says, and far bigger than you would picture.
An uncommon collection
The pieces come from all over the world and span from 1800 to today: glass, ceramic, plastic, serious shapes and absurd ones. It is one of only two museums on this subject anywhere on earth — the other is in Tennessee, in the United States — and one of the very few of its kind in Europe.
Who built it
It was the work of collector Andrea Ludden and opened in Guadalest in 2010. There is a small fee, but the ticket is affordable and the visit, short and quirky, works well with children; it fits the guide to what to do with kids.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum free?
No, there is a fee, though entry is affordable. To check the price it is best to consult the official website.
What can you see at the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum?
More than 20,000 original salt and pepper shakers from around the world, with pieces ranging from 1800 to today in glass, ceramic and plastic.
Is it a one-of-a-kind museum?
Yes, it is one of only two museums on this theme in the world (the other is in Tennessee, USA); it was set up by collector Andrea Ludden and opened in 2010.
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