The Barcelona archaeological museum has a collection of antiquities.
The creation of the museum was founded in 1932 and the exhibits in the museum are part of a collection dating back to 1888, the size of which has increased considerably since 1932, thanks to the acquisition of many valuable objects. The building was rebuilt and adapted to the needs of the museum by the architect Joseph Gudiol. The diorama of a cave of prehistoric dwelling, objects found in burials and models of the Balearic megalithic culture (2nd century BC), as well as the figure of the so-called "Ladies of Ibiza" from the Carthaginian necropolis of Puig dels Molins stand out. Today the museum belongs to the Institute of Prehistory and Archeology of the Barcelona City Council. The museum exhibits are of great historical value. The museum exhibits are organized in chronological order. Exhibits of ancient Roman mosaic, culture of ancient Greece, exhibitions dedicated to the time of early Christianity, the Bronze Age and the ancient culture of the Balearic Islands are on display. The archaeological museum also houses some temporary exhibitions.
The Catalan historian Pedro Bosch-Himper made a great contribution at the time to the development of the Museum, excavations and research.
Today, the museum offers a variety of educational programs for all groups, from kindergarten to high school.
A visit to the Museum of Archeology of Catalonia will undoubtedly be of interest not only for professionals, but for all those interested in ancient history and culture.
Address: Passeig de Santa Madrona, 39, 08038 Barcelona, Spain.
Telephone: +34 934 23 21 49
The museum is open: Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday is the day off.
