I highly recommend this museum as a rainy day activity in Barcelona. Be prepared to spend half a…read moreday here. There is a lot to do and see. It is a must-visit for families, and the capybara was a wonderful surprise!

Hands down the best science museum I've ever been to! For context I'm 28 years old, and took myself…read moreout on a solo museum date on a weekday. The museum was not too busy, there were children of different ages on field trips and then some folks like me just exploring. The museum exhibitions were so interactive, I learned so much about the universe, physics, chemistry, and biology, way more than school could have taught me tbh! I really enjoyed my time here, and I highly recommend it!!

We came here unplanned on our last day in Spain. Ticket price was a bargain compare to other places…read morein this touristy city. The museum is housed in a former ship yard. They even had a section on Spain's role in the slave trade in the Americas, very informative and a somber reminder of the cruelty endured by millions of people. The day we came here was the day before El Día de los Reyes Magos, so we also saw the boat parade by the dock and a festive parade from inside the museum later in the night.

The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is located in Drassanes Reials de Barcelona, the Royal Arsenal of…read moreBarcelona. It is dedicated to shipbuilding between the thirteenth to eighteenth centuries. Construction of the Royal Arsenal started in 1285 with Peter III of Aragon. Additions continued over the next four centuries in the Catalan Gothic style. From the inception, the purpose of the shipyard was to build the galleys for the Aragonese Armada to help control the Mediterranean Sea. So amazing to be able to visit the beautiful reproduction of the 1571 Royal Galley of John of Austria from the Battle of Lepanto. It is a full-scale replica. You can view it from platforms looking over the beautiful, ornate carvings and from below the hull. The museum is free to all on Sundays from 3-6 PM. It is located at the Port Vell stop on the Hop on Hop Off Bus tour which is also the stop for the cruise shuttle. Great for a quick stop to see the Royal Galley or for a longer stop to explore the Spanish maritime history.

Lovely lovely lovely museum downtown Barcelona. Not overly…read morepriced. Wonderful art. Great museum store. Pre order tickets, it's easy. Really a place to go!

Picasso was born in Spain, and started his works of art here. Eventually he moved to the country…read morenext door, but first he spent some time right here in Barcelona. This museum has many rooms filled with countless art pieces from his beginning sketches, to giant wall sized paintings. There's even a video showcasing his costume designs for some ballets. The gift shop also has lots of great items.

While it did not shock into maze, it was a nice short walkthrough what was really more of a…read morechocolate art gallery. It's fun that the ticket is actually a chocolate bar. Do not under any circumstances go out of your way to come here. But if you happen to be in the neighborhood, maybe visiting the Arc de triumph, and you've got some time to kill, it can't hurt. There's also a nice little chocolate shop.

This was a fun chocolate museum not far from the Parc de la Ciutadella (Barcelona zoo park area)…read more Great for children and chocolate fanatics with their chocolate displays. The displays show where chocolate comes from, how it is made, history, fun stories, and they have beautiful chocolate statues. There is a chocolate cafe at the end where you can get coffee and chocolate along with lots of chocolate bars.

"It's just a tourist trap," you say? No! It's a fun and…read moredifferent kind of museum and learning experience. Well worth visiting for an hour or more. You'll learn about a broad range of sexuality and history from pretty much every culture (except native American, didn't see much on that) and every time period. They also had a shibari ropes demonstration when we visited, which was weird but worth the few extra euros. (Like apparently every museum or tourist site in Spain, be advised that the tech / app / audio guide is finicky and deeply not intuitive, if it works at all. Fortunately, this place did have interpretive/info panels in many different languages.)

Barcelona has some the best museum and art that there is in Spain as well as what I believe is the…read morebest of architecture, which rather referring to as Spanish I will mention as being Catalan. However, after visiting every site on the tour circuit, seeing far too many churches and way, way too many religious artifacts, I enjoy sneaking back into the "off the beaten path" collections such as this, an Erotic Museum. No, you won't find it published on the official tour guide or in the Catalan Better Busines guide references. Located along the hip section of La Rambla you enter from the street but climb the stairs to the second floor where, for a minor admission fee you can enter and see a small collection or erotic items, a few historic, a few being meaningless nonsense and others sort of on the artistic scale of things. It is neither as good as the erotic museum of Miami nor the equal of the one in New York or in Amsterdam, but amusing. After all, how many how many erotic museums are there anyway? Not many, and especially in countries where "the church" still maintains a foothold of power. Hopefully my included pictures are informative without overstepping the boundaries of good taste.

Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, is Willy Wonka but an architect now. Designed by Antoni Gaudi,…read moreit looks like a building was made of melted wax amongst the Gothic landscape. The balconies curl, none of the walls are straight, and even the roof has weird shaped chimneys. I'd call this modern architecture. Who knows! This is the most chaotic architecture I've ever seen but in the best way possible. Even if you don't go in, just standing across the street and looking up is amazing!

I felt like stepping into another world by walking into Casa Milà. It's designed by Antoni Gaudi…read moreand every room has its own character, from the flowing shapes and colorful details to the clever use of natural light. We took our time exploring the apartments, courtyards, and attic, and it was fascinating to see how far ahead of its time the design was. Even if you're not an architecture enthusiast, it's easy to appreciate the creativity behind every corner. My favourite part was the rooftop; the famous chimney sculptures and panoramic views over Barcelona were beautiful and there were plenty of photo opportunities. The audio guide was helpful and explained the history and design very carefully and clearly. If you're planning to visit, booking your tickets in advance is a good idea since it gets quite busy, especially during the summer.

This is an incredible experience once you navigate the hundreds of stairs to get to the top. It's…read moreworth it. We came on the first Sunday of the month and it was free. Bonus! There were lots of people here, to be expected. The art is beautiful. It's nice to see all the different time frames. Some of the art we saw from the 1400s was very special. We feel so fortunate to not only have enjoyed the museum, but also the restaurant at the top with a view. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon in Barcelona. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned and that helps too.

Hard to miss and it's huge Beautiful museum…read more It's Catalonian which Barcelona has this divided populations and language and even politics and laws But nonetheless it's a great place to wander around

Came here on an atypical rainy day in Barcelona recently…read more Located on the top of a hill overlooking parts of Barcelona, I cannot imagine a better space to dedicate to the life of Joan Miro. During my visit, there were a few featured exibits including the 50th anniversary of the museum, as well as a feature of Miro in his time in New York. What I fully appreciated about the museum was the architecture and layout of the building, the key pieces from Miro's career, and, stemming from his time in New York, his relationships with key US artists such as Rothko, Calder, Pollock, and others. It was a beautiful way to watch Miro as well as his peers' artwork evolve and, in some ways, influence each other, as many US artists were inspired by Miro. I fully appreciate also the work that the foundation does to promote local artists in hopes of creating the next Miro. If it weren't for the investment in the arts and centers like these, we wouldn't be able to celebrate artists like Miro in the first place. My only small critiques of the center are that I was hoping for a bit more of Miro's expansive work, and the line to buy tickets was incredibly long and slow (see rain above). Several key bodies of Miro's artwork were represented, but I felt that more could have been displayed to show the evolution of his career.

Highly recommend visiting! This is the most expansive collection of Joan Miró pieces that I've ever…read morecome across, including other Spanish national galleries. The outdoor fountain is beautiful and great to take pictures with. You can easily spend over two hours in this museum. If you're unfamiliar with the artist work in backstory, this is a great place to start.

This was Gaudi's first major commission, and it is mind boggling in the details. We were not able…read moreto get tickets at other Gaudi locations, but I feel like this was a good choice--not crowded, manageable size, and contextual information about Gaudi's contemporaries. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is a self tour--honestly the voice recording was a little grating, so we had one person in the group read from the text from theirs. The information is a must because there are otherwise very few placards identifying the rooms or highlighting details. The gift shop had lots of tempting stuff, much of it made in Barcelona.

Just so you know, I hate the word "Oriental" especially if someone calls me one. I ain't a rug, OK?…read moreHowever, it's acceptable to call the architectural style Antoni Gaudi used in the design of his first house as Oriental. The building has a Persian/Moroccan flavor with the constant use of decorative tiles, illustrated ceilings, and Moorish arches. It's not my favorite Gaudi building, not by a long shot, but it's a good starter course if you have time. It's up in the quieter Gracia neighborhood away from the crowds at the other Gaudi landmarks, but it's worth the trek. The grounds are unique in integrating the interior and exterior elements into a seamless picture of nature. There's a heavy dose of exotic Asian flair (...hey, I didn't say Oriental) in the ridged framing, the shape of the eaves, and the rampant idiosyncratic decorative touches. The rooftop is relatively modest for Gaudi, but this is where he started after all. RELATED - Other Gaudi landmarks I've visited in Barcelona: La Sagrada Família: https://yelp.to/SmWjkMcPwm Casa Mila: https://yelp.to/dFi2H3DRdL Casa Batlló: https://yelp.to/9us1P766zX Parc Guell: https://yelp.to/kfG-hLKx_Z Palau Guell: https://yelp.to/L67PFQbst- RELATED - Exploring Barcelona? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

Amazing museum, a must see! The layout is essentially 2 sets of the museum. One upstairs on…read moreseveral floors and one downstairs with the ruins. Staff super friendly and accommodating...with wheelchair accessible exhibits and loan. The layout and design flowed wonderfully, through Roman and current events. Great discussion of the various periods and history of Barcelona. Included contemporary demographics with nice visuals. The ruins were fascinating as well. Spent 2 blissful hours exploring and would come back!

Wow, just what an unexpected treat. I was in town for a conference and tried to get in some sight…read moreseeing. I had walked to the Gothic quarter, seen markets, and visited the beach. I stopped in here based on a recommendation from a colleague. My whole family is made up of history teachers so I love getting to visit sites like this. The upper floors of the museum have some artifacts and do a nice job providing a high level overview of the history of Barcelona. It starts with Barcelona as a Roman Colony and goes through the modern era. The main attraction though is ruins underground. You can see artifacts from the Roman Era and Medieval Era. It was really neat. Mostly it is just foundations, but there are some tiled areas that take you back in time. The cost is modest, and your ticket is good for several days. It was a great way to spend ~1.5 hours learning about Barcelona.