Gala Dalí CastlePúbol

The Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol, open to the public since 1996, allows visitors to discover a mediaeval building where Salvador Dalí channelled his boundless creativity with just one person in mind – Gala – and one purpose – to create a suitable place for his wife to rest and retreat. The passage of time would shape this place, which, between 1982 and 1984, became both Salvador Dalí’s last studio and his muse’s mausoleum.

Although the earliest mentions of the castle date back to the 11^th century, the basic structure of today’s building – a three-storey construction arranged around a tall and narrow courtyard – can be traced to the period of maximum splendour of the barony of Púbol: the second half of the 14^th century and early 15^th century. The visit through the building’s interior is self-guided and one-way, from Room 1 to Room 10, where visitors can explore the rooms on the first floor of the castle where Gala and Salvador Dalí lived. The attic (Room 7) is also home to a temporary exhibition space.

The outdoor areas of the Gala Dalí Castle consist of the courtyard (Room 11), the garage (Room 13) and the gardens and swimming pool (Rooms 14 and 15). Gala’s crypt (Room 12) is located inside the castle, in the former tithe room.

Are you visiting the castle in a wheelchair or do you have reduced mobility? Check the accessibility conditions here.

The Gala Dalí Castle regularly offers visitors activities that allow them to delve deeper into the private world that Salvador Dalí created for his muse and partner in Púbol.

The introduction to the visit consists of a brief overview of the building’s history, Gala’s life and the Dalís’ arrival in Púbol, whilst also explaining Salvador Dalí’s main interventions in each area. It lasts about 20 minutes.

The guided tour takes visitors on a journey through the castle’s history and Gala’s life based on the rooms that Salvador Dalí decorated and created for his partner, as well as the artist’s final studio, where he worked from 1982 to 1984. It lasts around 75 minutes and must be booked in advance.

Both activities are carried out by Gala Salvador Dalí Foundation staff. The available dates, times and languages for the two activities vary depending on the time of year.

Management reserves the right to suspend or modify guided tours or introductions should the museum’s organizational needs so require.

The visit through the building’s interior is self-guided and one-way.

Buy your ticket online. Remember to download the confirmation document, as you will need to show the reservation code at the ticket desk or entrance.

Exchanges and refunds are not provided for reasons beyond the museum’s control.

Flash photography and photography requiring other special equipment are prohibited.

Smoking, eating and drinking inside the building and littering in the courtyards, gardens or street are prohibited.

No type of guided tour may be given without prior authorization from the museum.

All visitors must show and hold on to their ticket, as well as, in the case of reduced or free admission, the corresponding proof of eligibility.

Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Purses, rucksacks, etc., will be inspected by security at the entrance. For security reasons, any potentially dangerous items (knives, etc.) will be retained and must be retrieved at the end of the visit.

Entry with any type of object larger than 35 x 35 x 25 cm, luggage or bulky items in general, rucksacks or other bags worn on the back, pushchairs, or any other item that the authorized staff consider a security risk for the museum is prohibited.

Bulky items, living beings, jewellery, money or valuables, dangerous items or items posing a public safety or health risk may not be checked at the left-luggage office.

The museum cannot under any circumstances be responsible for checked items.

Pets are not allowed (except for guide dogs).

Clothing must be respectful of all sensibilities. In particular, visitors wearing clothing and/or accessories that might pose an obstacle in the event of an emergency evacuation will be denied admission.

Posters, banners or any sort of protest performance inside the building are prohibited and will be grounds for immediate ejection.

Visitors must follow the instructions of the museum staff at all times.

The left-luggage office is located at the information desk, on the ground floor of the Gala Dalí Castle. For capacity reasons, only large objects or items that the castle staff might consider a risk may be left there.

The Gala Dalí Castle left-luggage office has a wheelchair for visitors. Check with the castle staff about availability.

The gift shop and toilets are located on the ground floor.

The architectural characteristics of the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol, a mediaeval castle dating from the 14^th–15^th century, make accessing the building difficult for visitors with reduced mobility. All areas and rooms of the Gala Dalí Castle are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility except for Gala’s bathroom (Room 4), the temporary exhibition room (Room 7) and the crypt (Room 12).

The entrance for visitors in wheelchairs is through the door on the street behind the church (Carrer Fora Muralla, unnumbered). The entrance is equipped with an entry phone to notify the museum staff.
For more information see the accessibility page.

No type of guided tour may be given without prior authorization from the staff.

Guides, professionals and companions seeking to provide guide services inside the Gala Dalí Castle must request prior authorization at the information desk.

Under no circumstances may explanations be provided to groups of more than 25 people.

The room staff have the authority to enforce these rules.

Non-flash photography and photography not involving the use of tripods or professional equipment are allowed. In other cases, the castle staff may retain the camera until the owner completes the visit. Public dissemination of images taken inside the Dalí Museums is subject to licensing and payment of royalties.
Request permission to film or take photographs.

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