Barcelona Trip Overview
The History Museum of Catalonia is located in the Magatzems Generals de Comerç (MGC), the only preserved building of the old industrial port in Barcelona. The museum includes permanent and temporary exhibitions related to Catalonia’s history that will immerse yourself in the Catalan culture. The interactive exhibitions takes you from Catalonia’s prehistory to the region’s contemporary age. Find out more on its’ event program which includes educational activities, family-friendly cultural workshops and amazing events which are celebrated on the museum’s terrace. Learn about Catalonia’s history and head upstairs to enjoy one of the most outstanding views from Barcelona’s Port. Enjoy the breeze and relax while having a refreshing cocktail or some tapas at the Mediterranean restaurant on the terrace (not included in the price). An interactive and fun way of spending a rainy day in the city or perhaps, the best viewpoint of the Barcelona’s Port.
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Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Museum Tickets & Passes
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The History Museum of Catalonia is located in the Magatzems Generals de Comerç (MGC), the only preserved building of the old industrial port in Barcelona. The museum includes permanent and temporary exhibitions related to Catalonia’s history that will immerse yourself in the Catalan culture. The interactive exhibitions takes you from Catalonia’s prehistory to the region’s contemporary age. Find out more on its’ event program which includes educational activities, family-friendly cultural workshops and amazing events which are celebrated on the museum’s terrace. Learn about Catalonia’s history and head upstairs to enjoy one of the most outstanding views from Barcelona’s Port. Enjoy the breeze and relax while having a refreshing cocktail or some tapas at the Mediterranean restaurant on the terrace (not included in the price). An interactive and fun way of spending a rainy day in the city or perhaps, the best viewpoint of the Barcelona’s Port.
Visit: Museu d’Historia de Catalunya, Placa Pau Vila, 3, 08039 Barcelona Spain
The museum opens its doors at 10am and closes at 7pm from Tuesday to Saturday, although on Wednesdays the museum closes at 8pm. On Sundays and holiday days, the History Museum of Catalonia opens at 10am and closes at 2:30pm and on Monday the museum remains closed. It is also closed on the 1st and 6th of January, 25th and 26th of December, 1st of May and 10th of June. The museum is located in Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, 08039 Barcelona, near Barcelona’s Port. The ticket to the History Museum of Catalonia includes the visit to the permanent and temporary exhibition only. Moreover, visitors can also access the panoramic view point on the museum’s terrace of Barcelona’s Port and if they wished, the 1881 restaurant is open to all the public serving local traditional Mediterranean food and cocktails. There isn’t any other inclusions such as meals, transport or hotel pickup/drop off.
