Museu Egipci de Barcelona

What's On

Permanent Collections

Art and Everyday Life

Jewellery, cosmetics and household objects, including a faience usekh collar, a sistrum from the reign of Amasis, kohl pots and a mirror.

Permanent collection

The Pharaoh

Portraits of Egypt's god-kings and their families, from a granite Ramses III and a sandstone Akhenaten to Taharqa, Nectanebo I and Cleopatra VII.

Permanent collection

Temples, Gods and Goddesses

The pharaonic pantheon in bronze, stone and gold that closes the tour: Neith, Anubis, Sekhmet, Nephthys and a painted limestone Bes over a metre tall.

Permanent collection

Mummification and Funerary Equipment

Sarcophagi, canopic jars, shabtis and amulets made for the afterlife, with the painted cartonnage of Lady Djedmontuiuesankh and the sarcophagus of Unnefer.

Permanent collection

Hieroglyphic Writing

The "divine words" credited to Thoth, told through a relief of a vizier decorating his tomb, a bronze Imhotep, the obelisk of Hemre and inscribed stelae.

Permanent collection

The Tomb and the Cult of the Dead

False-door stelae, offering tables and tomb statues used in funerary worship, from Old Kingdom nobles to the stele of Sebekemheb and the priest Gemefsetkap.

Permanent collection

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu Egipci de Barcelona cost?

Ticket prices for Museu Egipci de Barcelona change by season and by exhibition. Reduced tickets available; guided tours of the permanent collection are included in admission every Saturday at 11:00 (Catalan) and 17:00 (Spanish). Check the official ticket shop for current prices.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.

What are the opening hours of Museu Egipci de Barcelona?

Museu Egipci de Barcelona is open Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:30; Sat 10:00-15:00 and 16:00-19:30; Sun 10:00-14:00. Closed 1 and 6 January and 25 and 26 December; closed the afternoons of 24 and 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museu Egipci de Barcelona?

Museu Egipci de Barcelona is located at Carrer de València, 284, 08007 Barcelona, Spain, in the Eixample area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Passeig de Gràcia (Metro L2, L3, L4; Rodalies), Diagonal (Metro L5) and Provença (FGC).

What can I see at Museu Egipci de Barcelona?

Spain's only museum devoted to ancient Egypt: over 1,200 pharaonic pieces, from painted sarcophagi to a granite Ramses III. Current highlights include Art and Everyday Life, The Pharaoh and Temples, Gods and Goddesses.

Do I need to book Museu Egipci de Barcelona in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Museu Egipci de Barcelona?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is Museu Egipci de Barcelona accessible?

Wheelchair accessible with a lift to every floor; accessible toilets in the lobby; guide and assistance dogs welcome.