Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Name: Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
Address: Passeig de Santa Madrona, 39, Barcelona, 08038, Spain
Telephone: +34 934 23 21 49

#115 among attractions in Barcelona

Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is an archaeological museum with five venues that exposes the most important archaeological collection of Catalonia, focusing on prehistoric times and ancient history. The museum was originally founded in 1932 by the Republican Government of Catalonia. The modern institution was created under the Museums of Catalonia Act in 1990 by the Ministry of Culture of the same Government. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1932 (92 years ago)Visitors per year: 351.5 thous.Coordinates: 41°22'11"N, 2°9'28"E

Address

Passeig de Santa Madrona, 39Sants-Montjuïg (Parc de Montjuïc)Barcelona 08038 Spain

Contact

+34 934 23 21 49

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archaeology Museum of Catalonia open?

Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Archaeology Museum of Catalonia?

Nearby attractions include Teatre Lliure, Barcelona (2 min walk), Centre de Documentació i Museu de les Arts Escèniques, Barcelona (3 min walk), Teatre Grec, Barcelona (3 min walk), Institut del Teatre, Barcelona (4 min walk).

How to get to Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archaeology Museum of Catalonia:

Bus

Fundació Joan Miró - Pl Neptú • Lines: 150, 55 (5 min walk)
Av Miramar - Fundació Joan Miró • Lines: 150, 55 (5 min walk)

Train

Parc de Montjuïc (8 min walk)
Paral·lel (19 min walk)

Metro

Poble Sec • Lines: L3 (10 min walk)
Espanya • Lines: L1, L3 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Barcelona (27 min walk)
Puerto de Barcelona (29 min walk)