Are you traveling to Barcelona with your family, and want to explore the city and culture it has to offer?
There is not better place to do this than at one of the many museums in Barcelona!
Barcelona is a truly unique place! Both Spanish and Catalonian, Barcelona has many cultural outlets and a lot of fun activities to do with children. One of the best ways to do this as a family is to visit the various museums in Barcelona. Let your passion and curiosity lead the way for your exploration of Barcelona and all it has to offer your family.
CosmoCaixa
CosmoCaixa is one of the most successful museums in Barcelona. More than just a museum, CosmoCaixa facilitates passion and curiosity for the sciences through many diverse interactive activities for all families.
The museum occupies roughly 30,000 m2 devoted to encouraging a passion and interest for experimentation and observation. One of the most successful museums in Barcelona, CosmoCaixa is located in the heights of city and occupies nine floors. Six of the nine floors are located underground with ample natural light. One of the floors, and definitely the museum’s most impressive aspect, is the reconstruction of the ecosystem of the Amazonian forest. Herein, you can explore the rain forest and are sure to stumble upon some piranhas, crocodiles, and many other kinds of Amazonian animals! A little more exploration and you will find sandstorms, waves, flying hot air balloons, an aquarium with “Nemo” and “Dory,” and many other activates that will impress and include every member of the family.
Types of Exhibits
There are permanent exhibitions as well as temporary exhibitions at CosmoCaixa. During the summer the Museum offers workshops and interactive actives (with a surcharge). However, upon your first visit the Museum offers ample activities for the entire family that a second visit might be needed to take advantage of the extra workshops and activities.
Where is the Museum?
Carrer d’Isaac Newton 26 – 08017 Barcelona, Spain
How to get there:
Bus: 17, 22, 58, 60, 73, 75, or 196 – Metro: L7 (brown) stop at Avda. Tibidabo, and then walk to the Museum.
When is the Museum open?
Tuesday to Sunday (10am – 8pm (20:00)) – Mondays (only on Holidays, and every Monday in the Summertime)
How much is the entry fee?
Entry is free for La Caixa customers & free for children under 16 years old.
Purchase ticket on the website of Cosmocaixa Museum.
Who would enjoy CosmoCaixa?
CosmoCaixa is a place for lovers of science, and beginners who wish to explore and expand their curiosity of the sciences. The Museum is extremely accessible; you can even go with a stroller!
Museum of Catalonian History
Catalonia is a unique place, and the Museum of Catalonian History allows you to explore and learn about its history in an interactive manner. The Museum fosters a love and curiosity for history by allowing kids of all ages to experience the history of Catalan through fun activities and games. The Museum is organized so that the visit has eight thematic sections that represent different historical scenes. Herein, children can irrigate a field, make flour, build a vault, and even become a knight!
Where is the Museum?
Address:
Palau de Mar, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3 – 08039 Barcelona, Spain
How to get there:
Bus: 14, 39, 45, 59, 64, 120, D20, V15, or V17 – Metro: L4 (yellow) stop at Barceloneta
When is the Museum open?
Tuesday to Saturday (10 am – 7pm (19:00))
Wednesdays (10am – 8pm (20:00))
Sundays and Holidays (10am – 2:30pm (14:30))
Closed: January 1stand 6th, and December 25th, and 26th.
How much is the entry fee?
Purchase ticket on the website of Museum of Catalonian History
Who would enjoy the Museum?
Those who are curious about history, recommended for those over 6 years old. Everyone in the family will find
Blau Museum: The natural Science Museum
Blau Museum is dedicated to the Natural Sciences and is located in Fòrum Park. The Museum is relatively new as it opened its doors in 2011. It occupies roughly 9,000 m2 and during your visit you can really delve into the history and knowledge of planet Earth.
The Museum does not have a very clear sign that would indicate the tour of your visit, so it is recommended to let your children’s curiosity and desires be the guide in this Museum. Some children might be more interested in the evolution of Planet Earth, while other might be more drawn to the sections that focus on animals, plants, or minerals. The visit is what you make of it, and is sure to please everyone’s interests and passions. Keep in mind that the souvenir shop is not open during the week.
Where is the Museum?
Address:
Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-6 – 08019 Barcelona, Spain
Located in Parc del Fòrum
How to get there:
Bus: 43, H16 (Fòrum stop), 7, 36, 99
Metro: L4 (yellow) stop el Maresme-Fòrum (exit Rambla Prim)
Train: T4 (Fòrum stop)
When is the Museum open?
From October to February:
Tuesday to Friday (10am – 6pm (18:00)) – Saturday (10am – 7pm (19:00)) – Sunday & public holidays (10am – 8pm (20:00))
From March to September:
Tuesday to Saturday (10am – 7pm (19:00)) – Sunday & public holidays (10am – 8pm (20:00))
Closed:
On working Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, June 24th, and December 25th.
How much is the entry fee?
Purchase ticket on the website of Blau Museum
Who would enjoy the Museum?
Blau Museum is for nature lovers, and those who are curious and want to learn more about our planet. Recommended more than 6 years old.
The Egyptian Museum
One of the central Museums in Barcelona, the Egyptian Museum is located next to Passeig de Gràcia and has a collection of over 1,000 pieces from ancient Egypt. Mummies, funeral masks, and other funerary ritual objects can be found at this unique Museum. We recommend doing your visit with the proposed game of clues, and help your children solve the enigma and play the role of Indiana Jones. You can even learn to write your name in Hieroglyphics!
Where is the Museum?
Address:
Carrer de Valància, 284 – 08007 Barcelona, Spain
How to get there:
Bus: 7, 22, 24, 39, 45, B24, H10, V15, or V17 – Metro: L2 (purple), L3 (green), L4 (yellow) – Stop at Passeig de Gràcia
When is the Museum open?
Monday to Friday (10am – 2pm (14:00) & 4pm – 8pm (16:00- 20:00))
Saturday (10am – 8pm (20:00))
Sunday (10am – 2pm (14:00))
June 22 to September 11, December 1 to January 5, Easter and holidays: Monday to Saturday (10:00 – 8pm (20:00)), and Sunday (10:00 – 2pm (14:00)).
Closed on January 1stand 6th, and December 25thand 26th.
How much is the entry fee?
Purchase ticket on the website of Egyptian Museum
Who would enjoy the Museum?
The Egyptian museum is perfect for little adventurers and future Egyptologists…or not! The visit allows you to find real mummies and engage all interests.
The Museum has three floors, and has a lift that allows access to all floors during the visit.
The Chocolate Museum
Driven by the Barcelona Pastry Guild, this Museum is located in the former convent of Sant Agustí. And of course, is a must see for any chocolate lover! You will get to know chocolate on a personal level, from its origins, to its medical properties, and even its nutritional values. But nonetheless, you will be impressed by the beautiful chocolate sculptures in the Museum. Children will be able to see some of their favorite Disney characters while at the Museum.
Where is the Museum?
Address:
Carrer del Comerç, 36 – 08003 Barcelona, Spain
How to get there:
Bus: 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 120, or 141 – Metro: L4 (yellow) stop Jaume I, or L1 (red) stop at Arc de Triomf.
When is the Museum open?
Monday to Saturday (10am – 7pm (19:00))
Sundays and public holidays (10am – 3pm (15:00))
Closed January 1st& 6th, and December 25th& 26th
How much is the entry fee?
Purchase ticket on the website of Chocolate Museum
Who would enjoy the Museum?
This is the perfect Museum for any Chocolate lover, or those who have a sweet tooth, no matter their age!
The Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum is a key reference for understanding Picasso’s formative years of his artwork. There are roughly 4,200 works of art show in this Museum, ranging from oil paintings to pencil and ink sketches. This is a perfect place for families as the artwork is both imaginative and challenging. There are audio explanations available (for a surcharge) in various languages.
Important to remember when planning a visit to the Picasso Museum!
Where is the Museum?
Address:
Carrer Montcada 15-23 – 08003 Barcelona, Spain
How to get there:
Bus: 120, 45, V15, V17 (stop at Via Laietana) – 39, 51, H14 (stop at Passeig Picasso)
H14, 45, 51 (stop at Pla de Palau) – 120 (stop at Princesa)
Metro: L4 (yellow) stop at Jaume I, or L1 (red) stop at Arc de Triomf
When is the Museum open?
Tuesday to Sundays (9am – 7 pm (19:00))
Thursdays (9am – 9:30pm)
Closed on Mondays (including public holidays), January 1st, May 1st, June 24th, and December 25th
Special hours: January 5ththe Museum is open 9am – 5pm
How much is the entry fee?
Purchase ticket on the website of Picasso Museum
Days that are free of charge!
Thursday afternoons 6pm-9: 30 pm, the first Sunday of every month 9am -7pm
Who would enjoy the Museum?
All lovers of art, and those who are interested specifically in Picasso would love this Museum.
For futher information on Picassso Museum, you can read also our blog post about this museum.
After you visit the museums Barcelona has to offer we recommend visiting the Gothic Quarter and the Top 5 Places to visit while in Barcelona with children.
The BarcelonaWink team wishes you and your family a wonderful and exciting trip to Barcelona!
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