History Museum of Catalonia Skip the line Tickets

The Museum of the History of Catalonia (MHC) opened its doors to the public in 1996 with the purpose of spreading awareness and information about the Catalonia history and culture both internationally as well as nationally. The place has permanent exhibitions which will narrate an interactive story of the history of Catalonia from its beginning till the present day. Along with history, the museum also presents to its visitors several educational and cultural activities as well as workshops and conservation projects which they can participate in. There are also temporary exhibitions which visitors can see. 

The Museum of the History of Catalonia is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 7 pm; on Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm and on Sunday and holidays, from 10 am to 2.30 pm. The museum is closed on non-holiday Mondays, January 1, May 1, June 5 and December 25. You will be able to purchase tickets at the box office till 30 minutes before closing time. The Museum library is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 3 pm and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Yes, you can purchase the History Museum of Catalonia Tickets in advance online. This will not only be helpful in skipping the line at the box office at the venue, it will also be helpful in planning your visit better. Moreover, while purchasing tickets online in advance, you can also avail of exciting deals and fabulous discounts. 

There are several paid municipal parking lots for cars and coaches next to the museum. The parking lot has special spaces for disabled people. You can park your car either at Passeig Joan de Borbó (60 m away), Moll d'Espanya(2 km away) or Moll de la Fusta (750 m away)

Yes, you can take photos and videos inside the museum. However, the temporary exhibitions cannot be photographed. Moreover, you will not be allowed to use a camera with flash, a tripod or a selfie stick while taking photographs. Those interested in taking professional video recordings must apply for a specific permit from the museum management.

The museum opens every day at 10 am and closes at different times on different days, and you can explore the place for as long as you wish as per your own pace and rhythm. However, you can complete your exploration of the place in 2 to 4 hours typically.

No. There is no audio guide in the museum. However, your History Museum of Catalonia tickets will include a complete and interactive mobile app which will assist you during the visit. Those interested in guided tours can visit the museum on the first Sunday of the month, when there are two guided visits free of cost. The first one is at 12 noon in Catalan and the second one is at 12:15 pm in Spanish.

Yes, you will not be allowed to bring any bag, umbrellas, backpacks, or any other objects that are larger than 35 x 35 x 25 cm inside the museum with the view of conserving the various art exhibits and also keeping in mind the comfort of the other visitors. Also, the museum currently has no cloakroom to leave them, so you will need to make your own arrangement. Those visiting the museum library can leave their bags, briefcases, rucksacks or books in the lockers located at the entrance of the library and can enter the place with a personal PC or laptop.

Some of the popular historical attractions in Barcelona includes:

• The unfinished La Sagrada Familia 
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, La Casa Batllo
• Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera
• The colourful Park Guell
• The 14th century Cathedral of Barcelona or Cathedral of Holy Cross and Eulalia, the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. 
• UNESCO World Heritage site, Palau Güell
• The Arc de Triomf, access gate to the universal exhibition, 1888
• 150-year-old Port of Barcelona
• La Rambla, a three-lane pedestrian street
• 15th-century old Church, Santa Maria del Pi