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Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
2,130 reviews
#6 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"Beginning with the early AD centuries, Romans made wine, washed laundry, had elaborate bath facilities, nice homes, fished, made
garum
(fish paste seasoning), created sculptures, frescoes, and mosaics."
"There is an extensive
excavations
of the roman city (Barcino) and the early Visigoths settlements including a fish factory, cloth dyeing operations, a wine production system and the remaind of a few temples/churches."
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Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
805 reviews
#15 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"This is a very well organized
museum
with wonderfully organized and educational displays going from prehistory up to the 18th century."
"It tells the story of Catalonia from prehistoric times, through to occupation by the
Romans
, the Visigoths and the Moors, the feudal Catalan counts, the region's stormy and sometimes violent relationship with Cast..."
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Museo Egipci de Barcelona
368 reviews
#27 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"He also learned about many king and queens , Gods and Goddess in the time of pharos .. all that and more he saw with his awn eyes in a great presentation in that
wonderful museum
in the heart of Barcelona .. that..."
"A wonderful collection founded by Jordi Clos to promote the awareness of ancient art and culture of
Ancient Egypt
."
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Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB)
229 reviews
#29 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"Fantastic place and amazing
exhibition
we loved the place and the
exhibition
we could have stayed all day! very nice patio highly recommended"
"Arrived at 2:45pm on a Sunday to learn the
museum
and it's special exhibits were free after 3pm (bonus!) Spent an enjoyable 30 minutes in the gift shop - with a thought provoking book collection (mostly Spanish, s..."
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Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia (Museu Arqueologic de Catalunya)
124 reviews
#37 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"We have been in Archeology
museums
all over the world and this one is so impressive in how it is organized and quality of exhibits."
"It displayed
artifacts
from the region's prehistoric cultures, all the way to the post Roman cultures."
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ArticketBCN: Barcelona Museum Pass
24 reviews
#60 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
"... Catalan Art Museums which I'm planning to visit in August when we go.-- but will I have to line up for a "free" ticket for my 15 year old to the
Picasso museum
or will we be expedited through the ARTicket line?"
"Passport can be bought at main office or any of the participating
museums
: Picasso Museum, National Museum of Art in Catalunya, Foundation Juan Miró, CCCD and MACBA."
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MUHBA Oliva Artes
9 reviews
#71 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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Fundacion Ramon Pla Armengol
2 reviews
#97 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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Centre d'Interpretació dels Tres Tombs de Sant Andreu
2 reviews
#105 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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Museo del Perfume (Museum of Perfume)
43 reviews
#115 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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A la prensa d'aquell dia..
1 review
#127 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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Generalitat de Cataluna Memorial Democratic
1 review
#128 of 161 Museums in Barcelona
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What are the best places for history museums in Barcelona?
These places are best for history museums in Barcelona:
Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
Museo Egipci de Barcelona
Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB)
Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia (Museu Arqueologic de Catalunya)
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Which places provide the best history museums in Barcelona for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Barcelona:
Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
Museo Egipci de Barcelona
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Which places provide the best history museums in Barcelona for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Barcelona:
Museu d'Historia de Barcelona - MUHBA
Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
Museo Egipci de Barcelona
Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB)
Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia (Museu Arqueologic de Catalunya)
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