Opened in 2001, the Museu Fester (Festival Museum) displays emblematic pieces from Ontinyent's Moors and Christians festival. It is housed in the headquarters of the Society of Festival Members of the Santíssim Crist de l'Agonia, on the Plaça de Baix in the heart of the old town.
What you can see
A tour of several rooms over three floors that helps you understand the festival and its more than 150 years of history:
- The costumes of the festival groups and the special outfits of the main roles: Captains, Ambassadors and Standard-bearers.
- The music, with original scores.
- Devotion to the Santíssim Crist de l'Agonia, in whose honour the festival is held.
- The Embassies written by Joaquín José Cervino in 1860.
- Photos, models, posters, paintings and sculpture, with audiovisuals in every room.
Practical information
- Address: Plaça de Baix (Barri de la Vila).
- Phone: +34 962 38 02 52.
- Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 1:30 pm.
- Admission: €1.
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
If you visit Ontinyent outside August, it is the best way to get a taste of the Moors and Christians festival.
