Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch, Barcelona

Name: Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch
Address: Avinguda de l'Estadi, 60, Barcelona, 08038, Spain
Telephone: +34 932 92 53 79

#75 among attractions in Barcelona

Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place

Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch

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Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch, Barcelona

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Facts and practical information

The Juan Antonio Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum opened in 2007 at the Olympic Ring in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The museum is located in front of the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium at the Montjuïc hill. In June 2010 it was renamed in honour of Juan Antonio Samaranch, who was president of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001 and a key person during the 1992 Summer Olympics, which were held in Barcelona. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 41°21'58"N, 2°9'26"E

Address

Avinguda de l'Estadi, 60Sants-Montjuïg (Parc de Montjuïc)Barcelona 08038 Spain

Contact

+34 932 92 53 79

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch open?

Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch?

Nearby attractions include Font del Gat, Barcelona (3 min walk), Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona (4 min walk), Montjuïc, Barcelona (5 min walk), Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona (6 min walk).

How to get to Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch:

Bus

Av de l'Estadi - Pg Olímpic • Lines: 55 (1 min walk)
Pg Olímpic - Av de l'Estadi • Lines: 13 (1 min walk)

Train

Parc de Montjuïc (10 min walk)
Paral·lel (23 min walk)

Metro

Poble Sec • Lines: L3 (17 min walk)
Espanya • Lines: L1, L3 (19 min walk)

Ferry

Barcelona (29 min walk)
Puerto de Barcelona (31 min walk)