The Blade sharpeners are the classic representatives of the itinerant trader and are particularly characteristic of the province of Ourense. Their work took them far away from their homeland and perhaps for that reason, and to strengthen their sense of community, they created the “barallete”, a peculiar trade jargon similar to that developed by masons, tile makers and basket weavers..
The wheel and a few tools comprised their working environment, which dealt with sharpening knives, scissors and sickles, but this role was often combined with that of umbrella repairs, lumbermen and tinkers.
Os oficios (sala I)
From Tuesday to Saturday:
11:00 -18:00 hours
Sundays and holidays
11 - 14 hours
MONDAYS CLOSED
December 24 and 31, January 5: 11 - 14 hours
Annual closure:
January 1(New Year) and
December 25 (Christmas)
Ordinary ticket:
4 euros
Reduced rate:
1,50 euro (over 65, students over 18)
Free entrance:
Museum Members (companion 3 euros), students under 18 and unemployed
Groups of 6 or more:
3 euros per person
Temporary Exhibition visits:
Free
Free Entrance:
Sundays
May 18 (Museum Day)
July 25
October 29 (MPG annivers)
It is possible to arrange group visits by prior appointment
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