Museo de la Festa

Next to the basilica in Elche, the Museu de la Festa explains the Misteri d'Elx, the religious drama listed as intangible heritage of humanity. It gathers the costumes, props and audiovisual material of the performance.

History

The Misteri has been performed in the basilica since medieval times. The museum was created to explain, outside August, a festival staged only a few days a year.

What to see

The character costumes, the model of the basilica during the performance and the audiovisuals rebuilding the stage and the aerial devices. It is the ideal prelude to the basilica.

Tips for your visit

• Visit the museum first and the basilica after: you will understand the space far better.
• If you come outside August, it is the way to know the Misteri without the performance.