Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona

A journey through the history of music.

Barcelona’s Museum of Music takes us on a journey through the history of music. Firstly, we enter the Forest of Sounds, a room filled with a selection of musical instruments from all over the world, which using audio clips and instrument groupings, explains the three most basic features of music: melody, rhythm and timbre. After understanding these qualities, we are then guided through the musical instruments and customs of the Western musical periods. Starting from the Middle Ages, we wander through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, right the way through to 19th and 20th century music where recording technology began to influence musical practices. We are then invited on a brief digression into the weird and wonderful musical instruments from other cultures, and the Catalan Art Nouveau Musicians Gallery, before ending the journey in the Interactive Gallery where you can play some of the instruments you have seen on your way round.

Particularly impressive are the beautifully restored Baroque pianos in the keyboard room, and the vast collection of historic guitars which is one of the best in the world! Each instrument on display bears the marks of the people who made, modified and played them, therefore each telling a personal story. If you take the time to look closely at some of these instruments, not only will you travel through the history of music as a whole, but you will also be taken on a series of smaller journeys that contribute to the overall picture.

The museum also displays more specific temporary exhibitions and hosts regular live concerts. Check them out in our ‘What’s Hot’ section!

Museu de la Música de Barcelona

L’Auditori. C/Lepant, 150. 08013 Barcelona

Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Museu de la Música, The Auditorium, Barcelona: All year
Tickets at the door

Opening Hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 21:00
Friday:
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 19:00
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