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History Museum of Catalonia & Rooftop Access Ticket

4.4 (50 reviews) 45 min – one hour Free cancellation Skip the line
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History Museum of Catalonia & Rooftop Access Ticket

About this activity

The History Museum of Catalonia is located in Port Vell, at the only preserved building of the old industrial port in Barcelona. The museum includes permanent and temporary exhibitions related to Catalonia's history that will immerse yourself in the Catalan culture. Discover the permanent exhibition: The Memory of a Country, an interactive record of the periods and characters that have shaped the history of Catalonia. Until 1st October 2023, visit the temporal exhibition "Il·lustríssimes, dones que van dibuixar el segle XX", a collection of pieces made during 20th Century by thirty-five women linked to Catalonia and "Obert per vacances" to discover the origins of tourism in Catalonia.

Learn about Catalonia's history and head upstairs to enjoy one of the most outstanding views from Barcelona's Port. Enjoy the breeze and relax while having a cocktail or some tapas at the Mediterranean restaurant on the terrace (not included in the price).

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At a glance

Duration
45 min – one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Audio guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Museu D'Història De Catalunya

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Skip-the-Line
  • Included: Access to the Rooftop
  • Included: General Admission Ticket
  • Included: Permanent Exhibitions
  • Included: Temporary Exhibitions

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Guided Tour
  • Not included: Audio Guide

Itinerary

  1. Museu d'Historia de Catalunya

    Admission included

    The museum opens its doors at 10am and closes at 7pm from Tuesday to Saturday, although on Wednesdays the museum closes at 8pm. On Sundays and holiday days, the History Museum of Catalonia opens at 10am and closes at 2:30pm and on Monday the museum remains closed. It is also closed on the 1st and 6th of January, 25th and 26th of December, 1st of May and 10th of June. The museum is located in Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, 08039 Barcelona, near Barcelona's Port. The ticket to the History Museum of Catalonia includes the visit to the permanent and temporary exhibition only. Moreover, visitors can also access the panoramic view point on the museum's terrace of Barcelona's Port and if they wished, the 1881 restaurant is open to all the public serving local traditional Mediterranean food and cocktails. There isn't any other inclusions such as meals, transport or hotel pickup/drop off.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Museu d'Historia de Catalunya Placa Pau Vila, 3, 08039, Barcelona, Spain See on map

End point

  • Museu d'Historia de Catalunya Placa Pau Vila, 3, 08039, Barcelona, Spain See on map

Using your ticket

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM-7PM

Wednesday: 10AM-8PM

Thursday: 10AM-7PM

Friday: 10AM-7PM

Saturday: 10AM-7PM

Sunday 10AM-2.30PM

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide brochures

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 50 reviews
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