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History Museum of Catalonia & Rooftop Access Ticket

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Barcelona, Spain
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On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.

45 to 60 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 2 more
French, Spanish
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Overview

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).

What's Included

  • Skip-the-Line
  • Access to the Rooftop
  • General Admission Ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Audio Guide
  • Guided Tour
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
Placa Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona 08039, Spain

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Museu d'Historia de Catalunya

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide brochures

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History Museum of Catalonia & Rooftop Access Ticket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-71964P1

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Average 4.49 out of 5 stars based on 39 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-Line
  • Access to the Rooftop
  • General Admission Ticket
  • Permanent Exhibitions
  • Temporary Exhibitions
  • Food and drinks
  • Audio Guide
  • Guided Tour

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide brochures
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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