I don't understand why this museum doesn't get the attention it should. Well, all the information was written in Spanish or Catalan very few in English and I doubt there're any other languages available over there. So we had to use Google translate to read the text. But the collection was great. They had some virtual interactive parts that added more fun to the whole experience. We spent about 3 hours there and we only saw a few people beside us. Although not everything is in English, I am still happy that I was able to visit the museum and I strongly suggest you if you're interested in the history in general.

As a student of archaeology, the museum is content-wise a must-go place to learn about Iberian cultures. The exhibition covers detailed history of Catalonia from the upper palaeolithic to Roman time. For those who are not familiar with Iberian history, it provides a great introduction to this region's past, as an independent culture itself and prominently exchanges with the punic and phoenician Greeks. The Iberian enigma exhibit is especially wonderful, providing multi-faceted knowledge regarding Iberian languages, beliefs, social structures etc. The shortcomings however are the lack of English texts in the museum. Apart from the special Iberian enigma exhibit, the entire museum has only Catalan texts, which made it impossible for anyone who doesn't speak the language to understand. The few audio points that offer English audio explanation were unfortunately not working. I strongly suggest the museum add English texts to the exhibition.

We had a fantastic time visiting this museum. It was much bigger than we expected and the displays were really interesting however the information tags were all in Spanish so we had to use Google translate like true tourists. They had multiple VR headsets with sort videos about some of the excavation sites with English explanations so it was a fantastic way to see and learn about some of the exhibitions. Unfortunately the main hall was closed because they we setting up for a new exhibition. Unfortunately we won't be here when it opens to the public :( Despite this the clay dolls were particularly fun to see as well as the Roman glass blowing techniques. I'd definitely recommend visiting this museum.

Very good exposition ! The head office on Catalan museum of archeology is located in the former Palace of Graphic Arts, which was built on the Montjuïc hill for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The pavilion was initially to be dismantled once the event was over, but it was conserved and refitted by the architect Josep Gudiol before the museum opened its doors in 1932. The museum was covers an area of 4,000 m2 and is structured into five chronological spaces: prehistory; protohistory, the Greek and Phoenician colonisations; the Roman Empire; and, finally, the Visigoths, marking the start of the medieval period. Some of the main attractions are the Greek statue of Asclepius from the 3rd century BCE which was discovered in Empúries, the Iberian Treasure of Tivissa and the votive crown from the Treasure of Torredonjimeno.

In 1959, art critic Alexandre Cirici Pellicer formed a group of contemporary artists showing work in a series of 23 exhibitions with the hopes of beginning a collection for a new contemporary art museum in Barcelona. It was not until 1986 that the Barcelona City Council recommended the American architect Richard Meier & Partners (1987–1995) to design the museum. Art critics Francesc Miralles and Rosa Queralt were hired to write the museum’s mission statement. In 1987, the MACBA Foundation was created. In the following year the MACBA Foundation, in conjunction with the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Barcelona City Council, founded the MACBA Consortium in order further the process of the museum. The Consortium commissioned Meier later that year to build the museum.[1] This was a controversial issue considering that the museum had no collection at the time of construction. The museum opened to the public in 1995, well after the 1992 Summer Olympics for which it was planned. In 2014, the museum acquired an additional venue for its programming, comprising a converted 15th-century chapel and two large halls, a total of about 21,500 square feet, as well as the central Plaça dels Angels square. While MACBA has long used the chapel for performances and site-specific installations, this time the city lent the entire historic cluster to the institution for an unspecified term

(Translated by Google) We loved it. If you go at 2 pm you have the museum if nobody bothers you and it is wonderful to enjoy it (Original) Nos ha encantado. Si vas a las 14 h tienes el museo si nadie que moleste y es una maravilla disfrutarlo

(Translated by Google) The museum is fine with good facilities. Explanations are lacking on panels in languages ​​such as English, French and Spanish. (Original) El museo está bien con buenas instalaciones. Faltan explicaciones en paneles en idiomas como el inglés, francés y castellano.

This is a very nice museum, it has loads of interesting objects and information. It's an immersive experience with quite a few of VR-moments where you find yourself in the spots where the objects were dug up or found. The only disadvantage is that most information is only in Catalan, Spanish and French. (There is a lot of information in English, but not all.)

This is the Archaeological Museum, which is not boring. Here you will see not only traces of ancient cultures found in the excavations, but you can also go on virtual journeys. With the help of VR glasses, I visited prehistoric settlements, the construction of tombs, caves... The museum itself is organized in a very interesting way, logically zoned. By the way, my 7 year old son was delighted! I especially want to note the responsiveness and goodwill of the museum staff. Thank you!

This museum is probably the least challenging from all museums I visited in Barcelona. The lightning is very poor, video material is scarce and old school, bilingual and English descriptions missing, display and curation of the artefacts from the 70s-80s, little storage space available for visitors bags, toilet hidden in the back of the museum, no discounts for journalists or library card owners. The only positive thing was the guide, a lovely young lady, knowledgeable and energetic. She gave a great free tour of the Catalan Castles.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum, not very big. More than just exhibiting pieces, it explains many things from the past with models or collections, especially about prehistory. It also has an interesting collection of old crystals and ceramics. Of course, some information is only in Catalan. Very friendly staff and has an interesting library. (Original) Un muy interesante museo, no muy grande. Más que solo exhibir piezas, explica muchas cosas del pasado con maquetas o colecciones, especialmente sobre la prehistoria. También posee una interesante colección de cristales y cerámica antiguas. Eso sí, ciertas informaciones sólo están en catalán. Personal muy amable y cuenta con una biblioteca interesante.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular inauguration of the rock art route. You can not miss the exposure (Original) Espectacular inauguración de la ruta de arte rupestre . No os podéis perder la exposición

(Translated by Google) Archaeological museum very organized and with an impressive and didactic permanent exhibition. Very interesting pieces from all eras. (Original) Museo arqueológico muy organizado y con una exposición permanente impresionante y didáctica. Piezas interesantísimas de todas las épocas.

(Translated by Google) Very modernized, very well organized, many explanations and very good virtual glasses. The incredible guided tours, 1h30, are lengthened but it is very enjoyable. Congratulations to the museum and guiss because everything is very well done. (Original) Muy modernizado, muy bien ordenado, muchas explicaciones y muy bueno las gafas virtuales. Las visitas guiadas increíbles, 1h 30,se alargan pero es que se hace súper ameno. Felicitaciones al museo y guiss porque está todo muy bien realizado.

(Translated by Google) Interesting well explained everything. Something interesting in each room there are 1 or 2 3D glasses with the explanation of the theme of the room in several languages (Original) Interesante bien explicado todo. Algo interesante en cada sala hay 1 o 2 gafas en 3D con la explicación del tema de la sala en varios idiomas

(Translated by Google) A gem quite unknown to the general public but highly recommended (Original) Una joya bastante desconocida para el gran público pero muy muy recomendable

They were running a cool shipwreck exhibit when we went, and they have a ton of other relics on display. Some of the signage isn't in English, so you will want to use your translation app. Cost was 6/per, very easy to do.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante

Shipwreck museum is worth a visit. Top floors under renovation currently so off limits, a lot of the normal exhibits don't have English translation but all of the shipwreck one does, as does the VR. Ticket includes some other museums but I'm not sure if they are in Barcelona or elsewhere in Spain. Staff are nice.

Great, but not enough signs / notes in English, only in Spanish/Catalan

(Translated by Google) An expo about the early painters. Very good. 3D glasses. Bus 55. (Original) Una expo sobre els primers pintors. Molt bona. Ulleres per 3D. Autobús 55.

Great place overall but very few exhibits had english descriptions. I left with a lot of questions from that museum.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended. (Original) Muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Good but I saw others better (Original) Bien pero vi otros mejor

As with all Spanish/Catalan archeological museums that I've visited, this museum is very well laid out with lots of informative display boards giving context to artefacts. While there is no 'stand out' artefact, the glass collection in particular, is quite stunning and extensive. Well worth a visit.

Good museum covering the history of the region. Most signs are only in Catalan, but if you have some Spanish or French (or both) you'll get the gist. Virtual reality goggles for some displays add a lot especially the vertigo inducing movie on a cave used for burials. (Narration is available in several languages.) Temporary exhibitions have signage in Catalan, Spanish, and English. The temporary exhibit on underwater archaeology is excellent. Well worth a visit and the 6 euro ticket includes free entry to some other regional museums.

Incredible! Great amount of ancient history! The only point is that not all descriptions are in English so it's a bit hard if you'd like to understand the details behind each piece. But still worth the visit.

(Translated by Google) Good collection! (Original) Buena coleccion!

The place was nice...but the audio guide wasn't working everywhere

The exhibitions are beautiful, however, there is no English description of 98% of the exhibits which can make the experience much less than it could be. It's a shame. However, if you know Spanish, Catalan ir French, you will definitely enjoy it.

Permanent exhibitions were not totally in English, still nice to see though. The temporary exhibition was in English (enigma iber), well done storytelling, explanations and pieces.

Very amazing experience to be there. The place is just amazing.

Gorgeous place, so serene. Would highly recommend. There is a cute lite bar that serves nice cocktails and great nibbles at a reasonable price. Have a cocktail with a great view!!

Very nice museum. Small and cozy but with many expositions

There was a partial closure due to preparation for a new exhibition but what was open was well worth seeing.

Great museum! Very organized, tidy, and the exploration path is very clear and easy to follow. My only complaint is the lack of info in other languages. Most labels and info panels about the collection only display info in Catalan. Not even “Castilian” was covered in some occasions.

Good museum with good permanent exhibition, only 6€ per adult and free for kids, worth the time spent there, empty on Sundays

Marvellous visit .......so many precious archeologycal finds of the ancient Mediterranean area!!! Very very interesting ! I will recommend it to everyone visiting Barcelona! Stunning!

Always excited to visit and learn from the museum's outstanding exhibits, such as 'L'enigma íber'.

It is worth watching because, in addition to the historical overview, it provides a clear message of how connected we all are, from these areas, and how much we have influenced each other.

Only go if you can read Catalan. I can read it with a bit of effort but at some point you get tired of not having the option of Spanish or English (only available on one panel out of every 20 panels) and just skip through the exhibits. They have little boards at the rooms with translation but there is only one board or so per language so if it's in use then you're out of luck. For a cultural center in a large city this is not acceptable.

It's definitely a bit overlooked, not a great collection, a museum mostly for school visits. The rooms with the glass collection I feel were the only worth the visit for me.

(Translated by Google) Very cool the museum (Original) Muy chulo el museo

This place has a lot of potential but it's dull compared to other museums. There are also very few parts that have English translation so you can't fully understand what you're seeing. Also the presentation/short film they have at the Greek part of the exhibit is just bad, there's no other way to say it.

(Translated by Google) Very good guide (Original) Muy buena guia

(Translated by Google) Spectacular! Very friendly staff! (Original) Espectacular! Personal muy amable!

(Translated by Google) Here you can see that the natives of the Hispanic Brand were Iberians, not Cathars fled from France ... creating a state, within another state ..., a bad example that spreads throughout the Mediterranean, Sicily, Corsica, Calabria, Naples, ... (Original) Aquí puedes ver que los nativos de la Marca Hispánica eran íberos, no cátaros huidos de Francia... creando un estado, dentro de otro estado..., mal ejemplo que cunde por todo el Mediterráneo, Sicilia, Córcega, Calabria, Nápoles,...

A nice museum shame that No-one knows about it

Great place to see the archeological excavations and other historical facts about Romans as well as prehistoric era. All the things are well presented and preserved with information.

Muito boa Museum .... ?

(Translated by Google) I can't rate pk I haven't visited yet. But we will do it soon, because this morning we asked two workers if I could come in with a k card I have, and they very kindly answered us by giving us the relevant explanations. ======= Today August 16th of the covid, we came to see him. We were very pleasantly surprised. If you like the subject a bit, it is a must. Is it worth it! (Original) No puc valorar pk no ho he visitat encara. Però ho farem aviat, doncs aquest mateix matí hem preguntat a dos treballadors si podia entrar amb un carnet k tinc, i molt amablement ens han respost donant-nos les explicacions pertinents. ======= Avui 16 d'agost del covid, hem vingut a veure'l. Ens ha sorprès molt gratament. Si us agrada una miqueta el tema, és visita obligada. Val la pena!

(Translated by Google) A lot of archaeological objects and very well explained (Original) Mucha cantidad de objetos arqueologicos y muy bien explicados

Una edificación casi oculta entre Montjuic y los jardines Griego

Nice Museum, most texts In spanish, somewhat limited material for Roman age, nice trebuchets.

Friendly staff, some cool pieces (a freaking Roman ballista!)

Very beautiful location and excellent collection. The audio tour was difficult for me to understand at the beginning- so one should get that checked at the reception itself. Also because the whole museum is only in Spanish. The collection is good and display is neat too. For the price of the ticket at 6 Euros- it was a very good experience. The setting of this museum is in a beautiful area which can be explored for a long time.

Outstanding displays, starting with prehistory of the Catalonion region through Roman times.

Awesome display of catalonian and iberian history. Depicts original people and tribes to the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. Impressive.

Great museum with free audio guides and VR experiences. 6 Euro entry is very good value.

Decent very classical museum with some VR sets introducing the most remarkable archaeological sites.

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

(Translated by Google) A museum with quite interesting pieces and endearing spaces The diorama of the prehistoric cave is impressive. The temporary exhibitions are of exceptional quality. Catalonia's castles exhibition last season was excellent. (Original) Un museu amb peces força interessants i espais entranyables El diorama de la cova prehistòrica és impressionant. Les exposicions temporals tenen una qualitat excepcional. L'exposició de castells de Catalunya de la temporada passada era excel·lent.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

(Translated by Google) Nice museum (Original) Bonito museo

I would give it 6 out of 5, with its amazing exhibition of archaeology mixed with current technology. You are able to use virtual reality headsets at designated posts - but be careful not to fall in the pits - lol. Also, fragments of an old mosaic panel are overlaid by moving diagrams to show what it would have looked like. I have seen lots of archaeological museums and nearly didn't bother; but am so glad I did. It really is just about the best I've visited.

(Translated by Google) Very instetesting (Original) Molt instetesting

(Translated by Google) A very charming museum, a pity that the section of the Iberians was closed (Original) Museu amb moltíssimencant, llàstima que la secció dels Ibers estava tancada

(Translated by Google) The amount of epigraphs and information is incredible but the girl at the reception was a bit on the edge of us, we were in a class group. Of course, our teacher liked (a lot) the girl who explained everything to us, ahem. (Original) Es increíble la cantidad de epigrafias y de información pero la chica de recepción fue algo borde con nosotros, íbamos en un grupo de clases. Eso si, a nuestro profesor le gusto (mucho) l chica que nos explicó todo, ejem ejem.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting the exhibition of rock art (Original) Muy interesante la exposición de arte rupestre

(Translated by Google) A little-known museum on the slopes of Montjuic. If you are interested in archeology, make some interesting exhibitions! (Original) Un museu poc conegut a la falda de montjuic. Si t'interesa la arqueologia, programen exposicions força interesants!

(Translated by Google) A good museum in Barcelona, ​​very extensive and at the same time pedagogical and orderly (Original) Un bón museu a Barcelona, molt extens i al mateix temps pedagògic i endreçat

Impressive

(Translated by Google) It's interesting, but ruling out going with young children (Original) Es interesante, pero descartar ir con niños pequeños

(Translated by Google) Fantastic route from Prehistory to the Visigoths (Original) Fantàstic recorregut des de la Prehistòria fins els visigots

(Translated by Google) Collection of very interesting pieces. Not too big but enough to dedicate (carefully) a few hours. I liked it quite a bit. To improve, although I obviously had no problems in my case, most of the information and indicators are only in Catalan. It is, I think, in this way a museum out of visitors and tourists and it is a shame. (Original) Col·lecció de peces molt interesants. No molt gran però suficient per dedicar-hi (amb atenció) unes horetes. Em va agradar força. A millorar, tot i que evidentment no vaig tindre en el meu cas cap problema, la majoria d'informació i indicadors només està en català. Queda, penso, d'aquesta manera un museu fora de visitants i turistes i és una pena.

There were many artifacts to see, but this museum is not designed well for English speaking visitors. Only a handful of exhibits had English language explanations. Haven't had this problem in other Barcelona museums, so were caught off guard a bit. Just be prepared and plan accordingly.

I liked it but... Personally I think they should have English translations in the excebitions and take care of the museum a little bit more!!!