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Museu Egipci de Barcelona

Museu Egipci de Barcelona Review

Even though you came to Barcelona to study, presumably, Catalonia, not ancient Egypt, you might be making a mistake by skipping this major collection of art and artifacts. Housing what is probably Spain's most comprehensive exhibition on Egypt, this excellent museum takes advantage of state-of-the-art museological techniques that are nearly as interesting as the subject matter, which ranges from Egyptian mummies to exhibits on Cleopatra.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Fundació Arqueòlogica Clos, Valencia 284, Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08007 | Map It
  • Phone: 93/488-0188
  • Cost: €11
  • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-2; guided tour with Egyptologists Sat. at noon and 2; night visits with actors and theatrical scenes Fri. and Sat. 9:30-11 pm by reservation; tours in English Fri. at 5 or by previous reservation
  • Website: www.fundclos.com
  • Metro Passeig de Gràcia.
  • Location: The Eixample

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