This museum celebrating the musical tradition of Barcelona is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the visit. If you are staying centrally in the city you can take the Metro to Arc de Triomf and then walk (its approximately a 10-15 minutes walk)....More

The building architecture is simple but commands your attention. The exhibits are top notch and the blog is worth the time to read.

This museum is part of the building complex also housing the concert hall (Auditorio) and next to the Catalan National Theatre. You can experience more than 500 instruments, old and new from all over the world. Eleven areas has audio-visuals each lasting around four minutes....More

It was great. The collection is very fine. There are recognizable orchestra instruments, instruments in chronological sequence, instruments from around the world and experimental modern instruments looking really weird. The glass cases let you see them from any angle (and take some great pictures), but...More

As the title implies, I've visited a number (around 6 at last count) of Musical Instrument Museums globally over the years, and I must say, the Museu de la Musica in Barcelona was definitely one of the best, if not the best that I have...More

We visited the museum because it was free and we were nearby. It was way better than expected. The exhibits traced the history of music from before written notes to modern Catalonia rock. Not something we would usually enjoy but the presentation was excellent and...More

We decided to stop here because the museum was free on that particular day and we were blown away by the museum. It was very interesting and they had a room full of instruments you could try out for yourself. It was a great way...More