Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona

The Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona, or the Museum of the History of Catalonia, offers exhibits, artefacts, documents, ephemera and education about this great culture through the ages. Located in the Palau de Mar in the former General Stores building, the location itself is historic, being the only building still standing from the old industrial port. The main exhibit is divided into 8 parts, and the museum hosts a range of temporary exhibits.

The museum is controlled by the government's Ministry of Culture and is one of 11 museums that make up a network exploring the region's history. It's located in the heart of the city centre.

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What are the highlights of Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona?

The main highlight of the Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona is the permanent exhibition titled 'The Memory of a Country' that offers a look at the region's history. The exhibit is divided into 8 historical periods covering Catalonia from prehistoric days through the modern era. Other highlights include the building itself, which is the sole remaining representative of the city's Port Vell, or Old Port.

The museum also hosts temporary rotating exhibits that change every few months. The exhibits focus on the Iberian age, the Romans, medieval developments and the Franco dictatorship. They are family friendly and use multimedia for an interactive view of the region's history.

What else is good to know about Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona?

The Museu d'Història de Catalunya in Barcelona is fully disability accessible and offers free online audio guides in Catalan, Spanish, French and English. Ramps provide wheelchair access to most areas of the museum, and wheelchairs are available for borrowing. Benches are available for seating in the permanent exhibit halls, and a resting space has been set aside on the ground floor's Agora space. Be aware, however, that accessibility projects are ongoing, and some areas may have uneven flooring.

Service dogs are permitted in the facility, but other pets are not. Other amenities here include a gift shop and a large terrace cafe on the roof of the building.

Dirección: Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Horario: Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 2.30 pm (closed on Mondays)

Teléfono: +349 32 25 47 00

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