Welcome to
FOOTWEAR MUSEUM
JOSE MARÍA AMAT AMER
A cultural and pedagogical space in which to discover the influence of the Footwear sector in the Industrial History of the Middle Vinalopó region, as well as contemplate the different Shoe and Machinery Collections of companies that brought about great prestige to the shoemaking sector.
The “José María Amat Amer” Footwear Museum is a reality thanks to the hard work of innumerable people to preserve the Arts of the Trade as well as its History and Culture.
The Museum situates in Elda, because of his historical tradition in the footwear industry in Spain, with recognition to national and internacional level, and besides was headquarter of the FICIA (International Fair othe the Footwar and Affine Industries).
We boast the greatest collection of Shoes, Machinery, Infographics, Library and History related to all aspects of the field of Footwear.
Do you wish to accompany us to discover a unique and magic sector?
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Plenty to offer
GALLERIES AVAILABLE
Visiting our Footwear Museum becomes a walk through the History of Footwear, the Factories and Shoemakers of old, the evolution of its Designs, Technology, and Footwear Fairs in Spain and the World.
Discover our theme exhibition galleries.
Awards
WOMAN IN THE BEST SHOES AWARD
The Woman in the Best Shoes in Spain is awarded this prize during an annual ceremony held in the Footwear Museum in Elda before celebrities, business people in this sector and the media. At this ceremony she receives the award and the pin with the symbol of the Winged Shoe representing the spirit of the award and which embodies the responsibility given when it comes to making the industry take off, making it rise past any borders. To such end, the woman awarded receives the most valuable jewels: pairs of shoes designed by the collaborating companies with the features of the woman awarded in mind. These are handed over during a ceremony on the same day.
Sponsors
COLLABORATORS
The Collaborating Entities are enabling the Museum's feasibility by doing their bit and directly collaborating with us in the cultural activities organised.
Living History
Elda: Footwear City.
In 1967, the Footwear Industry of Spain achieved the greatest surplus of the trade balance in the country. Starring this achievement was the work developed by the FICIA (International Footwear and Related Industries Fair), which had been born in the city of Elda as the National Fair just six years earlier, in 1960. Such was the strength with which it was introduced in the Spanish economy, that in that short time it was able to overcome the citrus fruits, for instance, as the main export in those years.
Hundreds of years of footwear history hide in our galleries, awaiting your visit.
Are you studying? Do you need information? In order to help whoever wishes to learn part of the History of this Museum and the Shoemaking History of Elda, the Footwear Museum has made a compilation of pdf files which will be available for download very soon. We encourage you to return in the coming days so as to find out all the information by downloading our pdf files.
Attention, fashion lovers!
The fashion show of the students of the Training Cycles of the IES La Torreta Elda is just around the corner! This exciting event, which celebrates the creativity and talent of our students in textile, clothing and leather vocational training, will be held in collaboration with the Footwear Museum.
Date: March 7
Time: 18:00h
At the Footwear Museum
Avenida de Chapi, 32, 03600, Elda (Alicante)
You can't miss it. Make sure to book your ticket, as seating is limited. To secure your spot, simply send an email to: comunicación@museocalzado.com
We are waiting for you to enjoy an afternoon full of creativity and style!
Attention all artists!
The rules for the XLIV Edition of the International Mini-Picture Contest, organized by the Huestes del Cadí de Elda troupe, are now available!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate. Sign up now, check the rules on the website www.huestesdelcadi.es
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Today we celebrate the Museum's 26th anniversary!
On February 4, 1999, the Museum opened its doors for the first time.
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LATEST NEWS
Stay informed at all times regarding the latest news in the world of the Shoemaking sector, as well as all the news related to Current Events chosen by us.
From March 17 to 26 you can visit the exhibition at the @museodelcalzado of the XVIII 8M Drawing Contest "Women References in Music".
Remember that you can vote only once per person in each category.
We are grateful for the participation of the children of Elda and the collaboration of the educational centers. Good luck to all of you! The following have participated:
- CEIP Pintor Sorolla
- CEIP Poeta Miguel Hernández
- EEI Nuevo Almafrá
- CEIP Antonio Machado
- CEIP Juan Rico y Amat
- CEIP Santo Negro
- Colegio Sagrada Familia
