4.5 stars. Don't let the size of this Museum fool you. It's…read morea treasure trove and historical presentation of toys from past to present. We stumbled upon this museum after arriving to Figueres for a day trip with the intention of visiting the Dalí museum. Had a couple extra hours before our timed ticket to the Dalí Museum so wandered around town. As we walked past the entrance to this museum, the toys intrigued us so we decided to check it out. It's a simple two story building with rooms laid out by historical period and subdivided into display sections by category of toy. You start from the top and wind your way down back towards the entryway. There must be tens of thousands of different toys, so intricate and detailed. Everything from playing cards, dolls, house-keeping sets, magic, animation, robots, stuffed animals, action figures... It's a joy to take it all in, though I must say probably more enjoyable for adults since there's not many interactive displays considering the aim seems to be mostly preservation and education. Also more enjoyable if you like admiring the details. I cut half a star aren't many display signs in English or other languages, but my friends and I really liked taking our time and simply appreciating the variety and walking down memory lane as these toys stoked our inner-5-year-old's imagination.

This museum experience is decidedly different from what most visitors might expect. The Salvador…read moreDalí House-Museum is not a place for wandering at one's own pace; instead, it unfolds as a timed, guided tour, led from beginning to end through Dalí's former home. What the visit offers is intimacy rather than scale. Guests move through preserved rooms filled with original décor and select works, gaining insight into what inspired Dalí's creative vision and how that vision quite literally reshaped his living space. The gradual expansion of the home over the years, stitched together room by room as his life and success evolved, is itself part of the narrative, and witnessing that progression is quietly compelling. There are, as one might expect, a number of idiosyncratic details--architectural quirks, unexpected layouts, and surreal touches that blur the line between residence and installation. These moments reinforce the sense that this was not merely a place Dalí lived, but a space he actively composed. That said, the museum's appeal is proportional to one's enthusiasm for Dalí himself. It is somewhat remote and intentionally limited in scope. While I enjoyed the experience, it lacks the sheer volume and breadth of artwork found at the Dalí Theatre-Museum. If forced to prioritize one over the other, the choice is clear: the theater museum delivers a far more comprehensive artistic immersion. Ultimately, this visit is about preference. For those drawn to context, biography, and atmosphere, the house museum offers meaningful insight. For those seeking an expansive survey of Dalí's work, the theater museum will be far more rewarding. Either way, you can't truly go wrong, it simply depends on how you prefer to engage with the artist.

I flew from California all the way to Spain just to see Salvador's Dalis house. I was staying in…read moreBarcelona and I drove to Figueres, which is about 2 Hour drive. It was raining. It's a one-way road and it's very narrow road going up a hill. I was there 20 minutes before my appointment time and I was declined entrance because I wasn't there 30 minutes before. I bought two tickets just in case I was late after I showed her my other ticket that I was on time and they still didn't let me go inside. The staff was very rude and did not have compassion towards humanity. I am also handicapped and cannot walk fast and they did not care. I am very disappointed with the staff. I tried to buy another ticket for the next day, but the entire month was booked already. Shame on these people. I had other staff saying that they will let me in, but it's not up to them and that they agreed that the people in the front behind the glass were wrong Hijos de puta Los trabajadores de la entrada. No tienes compasión con la gente. I am a you tuber and letting me inn would have helped business instead millions will know my experience!

This is the home of Gala who was Dali's wife. The story goes that he built the place for her…read morebecause she tired of the visitors to their home they shared. He had to get written approval from her to visit. The home was unique and very Dali but the gardens were my favorite part. Little surprises hidden among the trees and birds! You cannot take photos inside the home but are allowed to photograph the garden. This is chronologically the third stop you should take on the Dali triangle tour but I found time wise that it was best to start here in Pubol, travel to Port Lligat for Dali's home, and finish with the museum in Figueres. All three can be done in one day with careful planning.

Gee, I didn't know this was a museum separate from the Cau Ferrat next door since it was all free…read moreunder the same ticket on International Museum Day (review: https://yelp.to/bIxDanekks). I only noticed weeks later when I finally read the brochure. Wasn't that stupid of me? Don't answer that. Anyway, while Museo del Cau Ferrat represents one man's collection of art, this more expansive exhibit represents the collection of not an artist but a wealthy benefactor. It was American magnate and philanthropist Charles Deering. Yes, the guy who founded International Harvester. Apparently, making his fortune in tractors meant he could afford three floors of art that spans ten centuries of art from the 10th to the 20th century. The style varies from Romanesque and Gothic to Renaissance and Baroque to Modernism. The mirador was particularly striking with the neoclassical statuary set against the Mediterranean background. RELATED - Exploring Barcelona and Sitges? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

Great experience, definitely worth attending once you're done drink and eating lots of tapas. Good…read moreexhibits and even better view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Beautiful monastery, located against the backdrop of the Montserrat mountain where the peaks are…read moreliterally surrounding the monastery. The Cathedral that is at the heart of this monastery is very ornate and gorgeous with classic European craftsmanship from an age gone by clearly visible throughout the cathedral. As beautiful as the monastery is, the elevated views from this location are drop dead gorgeous and worth the trip alone. Unfortunately, on the day we visited, there was a mass going on where they closed viewing of the black Madonna for the day to not be in conflict with the mass which is standard practice. So you need to keep an eye on this if you plan to visit this site. The other negative thing is that the place was slammed with tourist and I felt that the outlying buildings were completely commercialized to sell trinkets to the tourist that visit. I personally am not a fan when places of worship do this, but I do understand that this type of operation probably funds the maintenance and operation of monastery year-round and is probably a necessary evil in this case. All in all, this is one of the main attractions in the Barcelona area and should be included on any itinerary during your visit here. Opportunities to see beauty like this along with it's historical relevance are far few and in between and should be taken advantage of anytime you're given this opportunity.

Quite the journey but makes a great day trip outside of the city. Although it can get very crowded…read moreup there, it's still relaxing and surreal. Book tickets in advance as they sell out, especially the choir which is the highlight of the day. They perform at 1:00pm sharp.

The archaeology museum is housed in the former monastery church of Sant Pere de Galligants, but it…read moreis the original building which forms - in my view - the most interesting reason to visit. The museum itself contains rather formal displays of the history of the area from prehistoric times onwards, but the Romanesque architecture of the church, and of the octagonal bell-tower and the cloister, with columns and pillars topped with capitals decorated with plants and scenes from the Gospels, in particular, are a delight: in fact, they are regarded as among the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Catalonia. The church also has a delightful setting, with squares and gardens on three sides. Adjacent to the church, across the road at the west front, is the small but attractive Romanesque funerary chapel of Sant Nicolai, with a classic trefoil-plan apse. It was built at the same time as Sant Pere, and was originally part of the same complex.

Beautiful space right in Barri Vell to where a once vibrant Jewish community used to live. It's…read moreheartbreaking, achingly poignant, and beautiful.

An in depth collection of Jewish artifacts and information of how the Jewish community lived in…read moreGirona.

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.