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Museu de la Música de Barcelona

MusicOpen until 7pmFrom €6Marina (L1)

El museo de la música de la ciudad de Barcelona ocupa desde 2007 la segunda planta de la sala de conciertos L’Auditori. Unas 500 piezas de las más de 2.200 que integran su colección se presentan en un recorrido que va de la Edad Media al pop y el rock contemporáneos, y continúa con las culturas musicales de otros continentes. Entre las piezas más destacadas figuran una de las colecciones de guitarras clásicas más importantes del mundo, con instrumentos de Antonio de Torres, además del clave Zell (1736) y un gamelán balinés. El recorrido se acompaña de estaciones audiovisuales e interactivas, y concluye en una sala donde los visitantes pueden tocar instrumentos.

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Getting there

L'Auditori, Carrer de Lepant 150 (2nd floor), 08013 Barcelona

Nearest station: Marina (L1), Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–21:00
Fri10:00–19:00
Sat10:00–19:00
SunToday10:00–19:00

Admission

From €6

Reduced €4.50 (ages 16–29, over 65, large/single-parent families, groups of 10+, music students and more). Free under 16. Free for all on the first Sunday of the month, every Sunday from 3pm and every Thursday 6–9pm. Free audio guide.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu de la Música de Barcelona cost?
Standard adult admission to Museu de la Música de Barcelona is €6. Reduced €4.50 (ages 16–29, over 65, large/single-parent families, groups of 10+, music students and more). Free under 16. Free for all on the first Sunday of the month, every Sunday from 3pm and every Thursday 6–9pm. Free audio guide.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museu de la Música de Barcelona?
Museu de la Música de Barcelona is open Tue–Wed 10:00–18:00, Thu 10:00–21:00, Fri–Sun 10:00–19:00; closed Mondays. Also closed 1 & 6 Jan, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 24 Jun, 15 Aug, 11 Sep and 25–26 Dec. 24 & 31 Dec and 5 Jan open 10:00–15:00. Ticket office closes 30 min before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museu de la Música de Barcelona?
Museu de la Música de Barcelona is located at L'Auditori, Carrer de Lepant 150 (2nd floor), 08013 Barcelona, in the Fort Pienc area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Marina (L1), Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2).
What can I see at Museu de la Música de Barcelona?
500 instrumentos expuestos, desde las guitarras de Antonio de Torres hasta el violonchelo de Pau Casals, en la segunda planta de L’Auditori. Current highlights include Ricard Viñes a París. Diari d’un pianista, Instrumental Baschet. La utopia ressonant, Instrumentos de teclado históricos (Historic keyboard instruments).
Do I need to book Museu de la Música 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 de la Música 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.

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