THE MOST POPULAR MUSEUMS IN BARCELONA
There are over 55 museums in Barcelna covering a plethora of subjects including art, history, architecture, science, sports, war and maritime. On this page we've reviewed just a few of the msot popular museums in Barcelona.
Find out about ehc ity's numerous museums and art galleries. Culture lovers will find the main art spaces listedd below.
National Museum of Art of Catalunya
Collection of Catalonian art of Romanesque and Gothic period, incluiding extraordinary wall-paintings and wood-carving.
Palacio nacional de Montjuic
Museum Frederic Mares
Sculptures from 12th to the 17th century.
Placa Sant Iu, 3-5
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday and Holidays 10 am to 2 pm.
Museum in the Cathedral
Gothic religious art and paintings of Catalonian school
Open 11 am to 1pm
Museum in the Monastery of Pedralbes
Baixada Monestir, 9
Open workdays and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Monday and Holidays closed
Picasso Museum
Important collection of works of the great artist.
Montcada, 15
Open Tuesday to Saturday and Holidays 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm, Monday closed
Museum of Modern Art
Paintings and sculptures from 17th cnetury until today. Specially remarkable are the works of Fortuny, Russinol, Casa, Zuloaga, Sunyer, Solana and the "Harlekin" of Picasso.
Parque de la Ciutadella, Plaza de Armas
Open daily except Tuesday 9am to 9pm
Fundació Miró
Private collection of the famous artist, includes exhibitions of his works, a library, an auditorium and regular additional performances.
Montjuic, plaza de Neptu
Open Tue, Wed, Fr 11 am to 7 pm, Thu 11 am to 9.30 pm, Holidays 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.
Museum of Ceramic
Palacio de Pedralbes
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 2 pm, Monday closed.
Museum of Decorative Arts
Outrageous collection of tapestry and other objects of art.
Av. Diagonal, 686
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 2 pm, Monday closed
Museum of Art, Industry and Popular Tradition
Pueblo Español de Montjuic
Visit after confirmation
Museum of Graphic Art
Pueblo Español de Montjuic
Visit after confirmation
Museum of Holography
Jaume I, Plaza de Sant Jaume
Open Monday to Saturday 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and 5.30 to 8.30 pm, Sunday and Holidays closed
Archaeological Museum
Collection of objects from prehistorical times until 7th century, specially important are the expositions of Balearic culture and Roman mosaics.
Montjuic, paseo de Santa Madrona
Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 1.30 pm, and 3.30 to 7 pm, Sunday and Holidays 10 am to 2 pm
Ethnological Museum
Interesting objects from precolumbian America, Philippines, Asia and Africa.
Av. de Santa Madrona
Open Mon, Thu 10 am to 7 pm, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am to 2 pm
Museum of the History of Barcelona
Barcelona's political history and its popular tradition are exhibited in three floors. In the cellar there are rests of Roman fortifications.
Casa Clariana Padellas, Plaza del Rey
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm, Sunday and Holidays 10 am to 2 pm; July, August and SEptembre 10 am to 8 pm
Gallery of Important Catalonians
Collection of portraits of improtant personalities.
Bisbe Cacador Street, 3. Palacio Requesens
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm
Gaudi Museum
In his house was born the great architect.
Parque Guell
Open daily 10 am to 2 pm, and 4 to 7 pm
Verdaguer Museum
In this house lived the poet Verdaguer
Vallvidrera, Finca Vila Joana
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Museum of Sciende
Teodoro Roviralta, 55
Open daily except Monday 10 am to 8 pm
Visit of the Plantearium: 11.05, 12.00, 12.45, 1.30, 2.05, 4.04, 5.00, 5.45, 6.30 and 7.05
Geological Museum
Parque de la Ciutadella
Open daily except Monday 10 am to 2 pm
Zoological Museum
Parque de la Ciutadella
Open daily except Monday 10 am to 12 pm
Botanical Gardens
Parque de Montjuic, Av Muntanyans
Museum of the History of Medicine
Pasaje mercade, 11
Open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 2 pm
Maritime Museum
Important collection about the history of navigation, including such famous documents like "El Libre del Consolat del Mar" and the oldest known codification of maritime laws. The museum is located in a medieval building.
Porta de la Pau
Open daily 10 am to 7 pm
Wax Figures Museum
Wax figures of famous personalities.
Pasaje de la Blanca, 7
Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 1.30 pm, and 4 to 7.30 pm, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10 am to 1.30 pm andd 4.30 to 8 pm.
Bullfight Museum
Dresses of famous toreros, historical documents and other objects from the world of bullfighting
Plaza de toros Monumental
Open daily 10.30 am to 2 pma dn 4 to 7 pm. During the bullfighting epoch, days of a "corrida", 10 am to 1 pm.
Museum of Music
Historical instruments, partitures and other reminds to great musicians.
Av Diagonal, 373
Open daily 10 am to 2 pm, Monday and Wednesday 5 pm to 8 pm.
Perfume Museum
Passeig de Gracia, 39
Open Monday to Friday 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.30 to 8 pm, Saturday 4.30 to 8 pm, Sunday and Holidays closed
Museum of Textile and Industry
Montcada, 12
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday and Holidays 10 am to 2 pm, Monday closed
Slot-Machines Museum
In the amusement-park of "Tibidabo"
Funeral Museum
Sancho de Avila, 2
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm, Sunday and Holidays after previous confirmation.
Museum of Shoes
Plaza de Sant Felip Neri
Open daily except Monday 11 am to 2 pm
Military Museum
Collection of historical arms and documents.
Castillo de Montjuic
Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 am to 12.30 and 3.30 to 7.30 pm
Museum of the Soccer-Club of Barcelona
Av. Aristides Mallol
Open Novembre to March: Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 1pm and 3 to 6 pm
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