Barcelona Beneath Your Feet
Barcelona History Museum: Tickets, Hours, and Visit
The Barcelona History Museum, or Museu d’Història de Barcelona — MUHBA, is one of the most fascinating places to understand the city. Its main site, at Plaça del Rei, allows visitors to descend into the remains of the ancient Roman Barcino, before tracing the thread of Barcelona's medieval and urban history.
Descend beneath the Plaça del Rei to uncover Roman Barcino and the medieval history of Barcelona.
- Roman Barcino
- Plaça del Rei
- Underground Tour
- History of Barcelona
Barcelona Card
Visit the MUHBA with the Barcelona Card
Entry to the MUHBA is included with the Barcelona Card.
Museum and transport pass
Barcelona Card
MUHBA included, transport covered
- Entry to MUHBA included
- Unlimited public transport
- Many museums included
- Valid for 3, 4, or 5 days
At a Glance
The Barcelona History Museum at a Glance
| Official Name | Barcelona History Museum |
|---|---|
| Acronym | MUHBA |
| Main Site | MUHBA Plaça del Rei |
| Type of place | Museum of History, Urban Archaeology, Roman and Medieval Heritage |
| Visit Duration | Approximately 1h30 to 2h |
| Style | Roman remains, medieval history, models, archaeological objects, reconstructions |
| Must-See Attractions | The archaeological basement of Barcino, Plaça del Rei, the models, the exhibition halls |
| Ideal Audience | History enthusiasts, families, and curious visitors eager to understand Barcelona beyond its monuments |
| Official Site | |
| Good to Know | The MUHBA encompasses several sites in Barcelona, with the main visit being the one at Plaça del Rei. |
Source: www.barcelona.cat
The Barcelona History Museum is a must-visit if you enjoy understanding a city through its successive layers. Here, Barcelona is revealed in the ground, in the ruins, in the ancient Roman streets, and in the traces of the medieval city.
Tip: Start with the site at Plaça del Rei. It's the heart of the MUHBA and the most spectacular route.
Not to be missed
What to See at the Barcelona History Museum?
The Museum Entrance
The Barcelona Model
© JosepBC / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Archaeological Basement of Barcino
Exhibition Halls
© JosepBC / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Recreation of a House Interior
Other MUHBA Sites
Practical Information
Opening Hours of the Barcelona History Museum
For the main site MUHBA Plaça del Rei, the hours are generally:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Monday: closed
Some MUHBA sites have their own hours.
Museum Deal
The MUHBA to Understand the Gothic Quarter
The Barcelona History Museum is one of the best complements to a stroll through the Gothic Quarter. After the visit, the Roman walls, Plaça del Rei, the Barcelona Cathedral, the medieval alleys, and the ancient city gates gain much more meaning.
It's also a great choice if you want to mix up your visits after exploring Gaudí's houses, art museums, or major monuments.
Museums & Culture
Continue Barcelona's Story
After visiting the MUHBA Plaça del Rei, continue your exploration with El Born, Barcelona History Museum to understand the city around 1700, the Frederic Marès Museum for its medieval collections and collector's cabinet, the Barcelona Design Museum for a contemporary and creative Barcelona, or CosmoCaixa for a completely different experience.
A journey that takes you from Barcino to modern design and sciences, all within the city's museums.
FAQ
FAQ: Barcelona History Museum
Yes, especially if you love history, archaeology, and ancient cities. The underground route of Barcino is one of the most fascinating places to understand the origins of Barcelona.
Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours for the main site at Plaça del Rei.
The archaeological basement of Barcino, the Plaça del Rei, the models, the exhibition rooms, and the reconstructions of daily life are the main highlights.
Yes, if the children enjoy history, ruins, and underground tours.
The MUHBA tells the story of Barcelona, particularly its urban evolution since Barcino. The Museum of the History of Catalonia presents a broader history of Catalonia.