Teatre-Museu Dalí

The Teatre-Museu Dalí in Figueres, Spain, explores the life and work of Salvador Dalí, one of the leading figures of Surrealism. Its collection spans his artistic development, from early paintings to surrealist works, sculptures, installations, jewellery and experiments with optical illusions. Many of the works reflect Dalí’s fascination with dreams, science and the boundaries between reality and imagination. Opened in 1974, the museum was conceived by Dalí himself and built on the remains of Figueres’ former municipal theatre, where he had exhibited as a young artist. The building is an artwork in its own right, with a distinctive glass dome and a façade decorated with giant eggs. Highlights include the Mae West Room, the Rainy Cadillac installation and Dalí’s crypt beneath the former st