Barcelona

Museums

National Museum of Art of Catalunya

"Palacio nacional de Motjuïc".

Collection of Catalonian art of Romanesque and gothic period, including extraordinary wall-paintings and wood-carving.

Museum Frederic Marés

"Plaça Sant Iu, 3-5", open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sculptures from 12th to 17th century.

Museum in the Cathedral

Open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gothic religious art and paintings of Catalonian school.

Museum in the Monastery of Pedralbes

"Baixada Monestir, 9", open workdays and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Holidays closed.

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Picasso Museum

"Montcada, 15", open Tuesday to Saturday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday closed.

Important collection of works of the great artist.

Museum of Modern Art

"Parque de la Ciutadella. Plaza de Armas", open daily except Tuesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Paintings and sculptures from 17th century until today. Specially remarkable are the works of Fortuny, Russiñol, Casas, Zuloaga, Sunyer, Solana, and the "Harlekin" of Picasso.

Fundación Miró

"Montjuïc. Plaza de Neptú", open Tue, Wed, Fr 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thu 11 a.m. to 9.30 p.m., Holidays 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Private collection of the famous artist, includes exhibitions of his works, a library, an auditorium and regular additional performances.

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Museum of Ceramic

"Palacio de Pedralbes", open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday closed.

Museum of Decorative Arts

"Av. Diagonal, 686", open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday closed.

Outrageous collection of tapestry and other objects of art.

Museum of Art, Industry and Popular Tradition

"Pueblo Español de Montjuïc", Visit after confirmation.

Museum of Graphic Art

"Pueblo Español", Visit after confirmation

Museum of Holography

"Jaume I., Plaça de Sant Jaume", open Monday to Saturday 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 5.30 to 8.30 p.m., Sunday and Holidays closed.

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Archaeological Museum

"Montjuïc. Paseo de Santa Madrona", open Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 to 7 p.m., Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Collection of objects from prehistorical times until 7th century, specially important are the expositions of Balearic culture and Roman mosaics.

Ethnological Museum

"Av. de Santa Madrona", open Mon, Thu 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interesting objects from precolumbian America, Philippines, Asia and Africa.

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Museum of the History of Barcelona

"Casa Clariana Padellàs. Plaça del Rei", open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m, Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; July, August, September 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Barcelona's political history and its popular tradition are exhibited in three floors. In the cellar there are rests of Roman fortifications.

Gallery of Important Catalonians

"C. Bisbe Caçador, 3. Palacio Requensens", open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Collection of portraits of important personalities.

Gaudí Museum

"Parque Güell", open daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

In this house was born the great architect.

Verdaguer Museum

"Vallvidrera. Finca Vila Joana", open Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In this house lived the poet Verdaguer.

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Museum of Science

"Teodoro Roviralta, 55", open daily except Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., visit of the Planetarium. 11.05, 12.00, 12.45, 1.30, 2.05, 4.05, 5.00, 5.45, 6.30 and 7.05.

Geological Museum

"Parque de la Citadella", open daily except Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Zoological Museum

"Parque de la Ciutadella", open daily except Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Botanical Gardens

"Parque de Montjuic. Av. Muntanyans".

Museum of the History of Medicine

"Pasaje Mercade, 11", open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Maritime Museum

"Porta de la Pau", open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Important collection about the history of navigation, including such famous documents like "El Libre del Consolat de Mar" and the oldest known codification of maritime laws. The museum is located in a medieval building.

Wax Figures Museum

"Pasaje de la Blanca, 7", open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4 to 7.30 p.m, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 8 p.m.

Wax figures of famous personalities.

Bullfight Museum

"Plaza de Toros Monumental",open daily 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. during the bullfighting epoch, days of a "corrida" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dresses of famous toreros, historical documents and other objects from the world of bullfighting

Museum of Music

"Av. Diagonal, 373", open daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday and Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Historical instruments, partitures, and other reminds to great musicians.

Perfume Museum

"Passeig de Grácia, 39", open Monday to Friday 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 8 p.m., Saturday 4.30 to 8 p.m., Sunday and Holidays closed.

Museum of Textile and Industry

"Montcada, 12", open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday closed.

Slot-Machines Museum

In the amusement-park of "Tibidabo"

Funeral Museum

"Sancho de Avila, 2", open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday and Holidays after previous confirmation.

Museum of Shoes

"Plaça de Sant Felip Neri", open daily except Monday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Military Museum

"Castillo de Montjuïc", open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 and 3.30 to 7.30 p.m.

Collection of historical arms and documents.

Museum of the Soccer-Club of Barcelona

"Av. Arístides Maillol", open November to March: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.