Live the music like never before at the Museum of Music in Barcelona

The Museum of Music in Barcelona offers two types of exhibitions: temporary exhibitions and a comprehensive route through the history of music that is permanently on display. The latter takes you on a journey through the centuries, exploring musical instruments alongside their historical contexts and various documents.

More than 500 pieces are exhibited from a collection of over 2,200 instruments recorded throughout history, along with 10,000 sound documents acquired through legacies and donations. Throughout your visit, you can listen to music by some of the most renowned artists in history such as Paco de Lucía and the Rolling Stones.

The tour begins with an initial introduction to diversity, instruments, and music genres to provide general background knowledge. It then continues with a historical journey through different periods, starting from the Middle Ages and culminating in contemporary music and technologies. The final part of the tour explores musical cultures from other continents through their instruments, allowing visitors to experience different musical notes from their own.

An interesting fact is that the collection of classical guitars at the Museum of Music in Barcelona is considered one of the most important in the world. It includes examples from Antonio de Torres, the greatest guitar maker in history. This makes it one of the most frequented places in l’Eixample district by musicians and music enthusiasts alike.

Regarding temporary exhibitions, these change regularly, so specific details vary. If you want to know more about current exhibitions, we recommend checking the Museum of Music in Barcelona’s exhibition agenda.