DESCRIPTION:
This visit offers the opportunity to explore Salvador Dalí’s artistic intervention at Púbol Castle, a space full of mystery and creativity that the artist gifted to Gala. Students will walk through the castle’s various rooms—from the Hall of Shields to the sculpture-filled garden—to understand how Dalí transformed this place into a living work of art. Through architecture, painting, interior design, and the arrangement of objects, we will uncover the symbolism and surrealist imprint left by the artist. This experience allows students to discover the relationship between Dalí and Gala and to understand the castle as a space of creation, inspiration, and artistic legacy.
CONTENTS:
The universe of Salvador Dalí and his relationship with Gala.
Púbol Castle as an artistic intervention.
Surrealist elements in architecture, decoration, and interior design.
REMARKS:
Activity designed for middle school students.
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DESCRIPTION:
The visit to the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol is a fascinating experience that transports students to a world full of art, magic, and history. During the visit, students will discover how Salvador Dalí decorated the castle with great imagination, creating a unique place full of surprises.
For students in Elementary and Middle school, we will focus on the animals and fantastic beings that inhabit the castle. Students will be able to see furniture shaped like animals, doors that seem to come to life, and even radiators that look like they belong to another world.
For students in High School, the visit centers on understanding Dalí’s surrealism, an artistic style full of fantasy and dreams. Students will learn about the stories hidden behind the castle’s objects, from paintings to strange furniture. Each decorative element has a special meaning that students can decipher as they explore the castle. The goal is to help them understand how Dalí created a visual universe that broke the rules of reality and opened doors to a world where anything is possible
This visit not only allows students to learn about the art and history of Dalí and Gala but also fosters their creativity, helping them see art in a new and exciting way and appreciate the importance of imagination in artistic creation.
CONTENTS:
IIntroduction to the figures of Gala and Salvador Dalí.
Active observation and exploration of the rooms in Púbol Castle.
Creative expression through participation in the search activity.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
At the end of the visit, we will carry out a creative activity where all students can decorate paper shields inspired by the elements and works we have discovered in the castle. The shield is a very ancient symbol used by knights to represent themselves or their families, and Dalí also played with these symbols.
Students can choose elements such as animals, surrealist objects, or other images from the castle to create their own shield. This activity will help them understand the basic concepts of composition and the symbolism of heraldic shields. Additionally, we will encourage their creativity and help them explore how ideas and emotions can be expressed through shapes and colors.
REMARKS:
Activity designed for elementary school children (6-11 years old).
In case of bad weather, the activity cannot take place. In this case, a kit will be provided to the school to carry out the activity on-site.
If the group arrives late to the visit, the final activity may be canceled.
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DESCRIPTION:
The visit to Púbol Castle is a magical and mysterious experience, where children are transported to a world where art and fantasy merge. This castle, which was a special place for Gala, was decorated by Dalí himself with a wealth of surprising elements. The castle is filled with paintings, false doors and radiators, furniture shaped like animals and fantastic beings—all designed to capture the unique essence of Gala and her relationship with the artist. Each room in the castle tells a story about Gala, and to discover them, some of the castle’s objects come to life and share their tales with us.
This visit becomes a special adventure for early childhood students, as the itinerary is designed to foster their creativity and imagination, like a story that introduces them to the lives of Gala and Dalí in a playful and captivating way.
A walk through this castle is like stepping into a living work of art, where every detail tells a story of love and creativity that marked the lives of two of the most important people of the 20th century.
CONTENTS:
Introduction to the figures of Gala and Salvador Dalí.
Active observation and exploration of the rooms in Púbol Castle.
Creative expression through participation in the search activity.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
After the visit, the children take part in a creative workshop where they make their own surrealist crown inspired by the Castle. Each child decorates a paper crown with images of some elements from the castle and colors. Everyone can leave feeling like the king or queen of the Castle!
REMARKS:
Activity designed for early childhood children (3-5 years old).
In case of bad weather, the activity cannot take place. In this case, a kit will be provided to the school to carry out the activity on-site.
If the group arrives late to the visit, the final activity may be canceled.
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DESCRIPTION:
Through surrealism and double images, this itinerary will allow young people to discover the enigmas of the Dalí Theatre-Museum, the largest surrealist work in the world. The visit combines a playful and informal spirit with an academic approach, breaking down the rigidity of museums and facilitating the understanding of contemporary art. Students will be able to interpret Dalí’s work, foster the enjoyment of observing art, and learn to respect the artistic environment.
CONTENTS:
Introduction to Surrealism and the figure of Salvador Dalí.
Exploration of the hidden works and images in the rooms of the Dalí Theatre-Museum.
Analysis and interpretation of selected artworks.
Encouragement of curiosity and the enjoyment of observing contemporary art.
REMARKS:
Activity suggested for middle school students.
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DESCRIPTION:
Throughout his life, Salvador Dalí played with the idea of “secrets.” In the Dalí Theatre-Museum, each room hides secrets that help us better understand his work. During the visit, the educators will open a “magic book” and reveal objects related to Dalí’s secrets, which the students will discover in the museum’s rooms. At the end of the visit, each group will receive a key that grants access to a secret of the museum, along with a related activity to do at school or at home.
CONTENTS:
Introduction to the figure of Salvador Dalí and his “50 magical secrets.”
Exploration of Dalí’s work and its connection to hidden secrets.
Participatory experience with objects related to the artist’s secrets.
Awakening curiosity and interest in the hidden details within the artworks.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
At the end of the visit, students will discover their own secret using the key they received at the beginning, which may be an element of the museum they have seen or another secret related to Dalí’s work. They will also be able to complete a related activity that they can do at home or at school.
REMARKS:
Activity suggested for Elementary School students (ages 6-8).
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DESCRIPTION:
Did you know that Salvador Dalí was passionate about science? During this visit, students will take a historical journey through the most significant scientific events of the 20th century that inspired the artist to paint some of his works. Through this journey, we will explore pieces such as Gala Placidia, Atomic Leda, and Nude Gala Looking at the Sea, which at 18 meters shows the image of President Lincoln, among others.
The goal is to deepen understanding of one of the most distinctive aspects of Dalí’s work—his mystic-nuclear phase—and to learn about the scientific themes that influenced both his painting and his literary work.
CONTENTS:
Introduction to the relationship between art and science through the works of Salvador Dalí.
Exploration of the scientific concepts that influenced the creation of Dalí’s surrealist works.
Analysis of the impact of physics, mathematics, and atomic theory on the creation of surreal images.
Visit to representative works from Dalí’s mystic-nuclear phase.
REMARKS:
In-depth visit suggested for Middle school students.
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DESCRIPTION:
Surrealism is an artistic movement that goes beyond the real, exploring everything imaginary and irrational. At the Dalí Museum, we can find images like melting clocks and portraits, sofas shaped like lips, and stone monsters with drawers, among many other surreal images that seem to come straight from our dreams. During the visit, we will explore these elements and ask: “Why does all this happen?” The answer is simple: “And why not?”
This interactive itinerary invites children to discover the art of Salvador Dalí and Surrealism, unveiling the world’s largest surrealist object.
CONTENTS:
Discovery of Salvador Dalí’s paintings, with special focus on the portraits he created.
Introduction to photographic techniques and the process of creating a portrait.
Stimulation of creativity through making their own portrait and exploring emotions through imagery.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
At the end of the visit, each participant will create their own surreal object on magnetic boards, combining elements to form new realities and imaginary animals. Afterwards, each creation will be given a name.
REMARKS:
This is not a workshop. In case of bad weather, the activity cannot take place.
If the group arrives late to the visit, the final activity may be cancelled.
Activity suggested for Middle school students (ages 10-12).
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DESCRIPTION:
In this visit, children will get to know Salvador Dalí’s work through the portraits he painted. The activity is designed as an immersion into Dalí’s artistic production, focusing on the relationship between Dalí and the photographer Philippe Halsman, who captured iconic moments of the artist. Children will analyze Dalí’s work and life through these portraits, encouraging their imagination and personal creativity.
CONTENTS:
Discovery of Salvador Dalí’s paintings, with special focus on the portraits he created.
Introduction to photographic techniques and the process of creating a portrait.
Stimulation of creativity through making their own portrait and exploring emotions through imagery.
REMARKS:
Activity suggested for Elementary School students (ages 8-10).
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DESCRIPTION:
Animals are key figures in Dalí’s work: cats, dogs, flies, ants, birds, fish, and fantastic creatures, each with its own symbolism.
This itinerary introduces students to Dalí and Surrealism through animals—real or imaginary—found in the museum and his artworks.
Fascinated by eggs, Dalí turned them into symbols, like those that crown Torre Galatea in Figueres. The hard shell hides secrets, fears, treasures… and animals! During the visit, parts of animals will emerge from a magical egg for students to combine and create a new surreal creature.
CONTENTS:
Discovery of Salvador Dalí’s pictorial work, with special focus on the portraits he created.
Introduction to photographic techniques and the process of creating a portrait.
Stimulation of creativity through the creation of their own portrait and the exploration of emotions through the image.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
At the end of the visit, we will test our creativity! Using magnetic boards, we will combine parts of animals to bring to life new surreal creatures and give them names.
REMARKS:
It’s not a workshop. In case of bad weather, the activity cannot be carried out.
If the group arrives late to the visit, the final activity may be canceled.
Activity suggested for students in Elementary School (ages 6–9).
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DESCRIPTION:
The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres was a special place for Salvador Dalí. There, he gathered his treasures: melting clocks, drawers, red lips, canes, flies, bread, eggs, and, above all, his muse, Gala. He created the “Treasure Room,” lined with red velvet like a jewelry box.
This itinerary introduces students to Dalí and Surrealism through his most iconic symbols. The drawers, often present in his works, hide dreams, fears, and secrets. During the visit, a magical hat will reveal objects related to Dalí’s treasures, becoming a surreal and fun element!
CONTENTS:
Introduction to the figure of Salvador Dalí and Surrealism.
Identification of recurring elements in Dalí’s work.
Active observation and exploration of the rooms in the Dalí Theatre-Museum.
Creative expression through participation in the treasure hunt activity.
FINAL ACTIVITY:
After the visit, the children wear a headband with a drawer that we provide for the activity, choose a symbolic object, and take a photo to keep as a memory of the experience.
REMARKS:
This is not a workshop. In case of bad weather, the activity cannot be carried out.
If the group arrives late to the visit, the final activity may be canceled.
Activity recommended for children in early childhood education (ages 3-5).
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